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Local Area Race Calendar for 2025
| Updated continuously Please report errors and omissions Click Here to eMail details of your local event. Last Updated: 1/15/2025 2:58:02 PM Number of events listed: 71 |
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| JANUARY 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Jan 01 Wednesday 10:00 AM | ERC New Year's 5-Mile Race | 5 Miles | ERIE, PA -- Rotary Pavillion, Beach #7, Presque Isle State Park, 1 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA 16505 5 Mile loop start and end at the Rotary Pavillion. Awards for overall , masters and age group. 5 Mile walk also, and 5K Fun Run - timed, but no awards. You can register on-line. Day-of-race signup and packet pickup for pre-registered runners will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area (Beach #7) at Presque Isle. | Dan Albaugh 814.774.3209 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Jan 01 Wednesday 10:00 AM | New Year's Resolution Run | 7.5 Miles | PITTSFORD -- Mendon Ponds Park, Stewart Lodge, 54 Douglas Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534. Part of the GRTC Freezeroo Series. View the Course Map. | Greater Rochester Track Club (GRTC) | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Jan 01 Wednesday 12:00 PM | New Year’s Day 5K | 5K | YOUNGSTOWN -- Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174. Scenic USATF certified 5K course runs through Fort Niagara State Park and will be closed to traffic during the race. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus custom finisher medals for all finishers. First race of 2023! Enter your New Year's resolution during the registration process (optional) and we will announce it as you cross the finish line! Custom race bibs, finish line photos, finisher certificates, and grab and go food. Visit the website for complete details. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY16040JJ | |
| Jan 04 Saturday 10:00 AM | CANCELLED Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series #1 | 5K | POSTPONED AT RACE TIME DUETO WEATHER. NEW DATE IS 2/22 CELORON -- Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY 14720. Winter 5K series over loop course. Age Graded series scoring. You may register for individual race or races, but to be eligible for series awards you must enter the 5 race series. | Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Jan 04 Saturday 10:00 AM | Winter Warrior Races | Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon | ROCHESTER -- Monroe Community College (near the gym), 1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York 14623. The Half is a 4 loop course around the MCC campus. The quarter is 2 loops. "Weather" it's 50 plus degrees, 20 degrees or sub zero, snowing sideways, rain or gorgeous sunshine you become a Winter Warrior when you are done! The Coveted Knit Winter Hat, Custom Winter Warrior Finisher medal to all finishers. Virtual events also available. See web site for details and to register. | Web | NY15141KL | ||
| Jan 12 Sunday 05:00 AM | TRAVEL OP Walt Disney World Marathon | Marathon | ORLANDO -- Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Fabulous multi-day Disney Wold Marathon Weekend. Opportunity to run one or all the running events . Goofy Challenge. Dopey Challenge. 5K on 1/9, 10K on 1/10, HM on Saturday 1/11, Full Marathon on Sunday 1/12. See web site for details. | Web | |||
| Jan 18 Saturday 10:00 AM | Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series #2 | 5K | CELORON -- Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave, Celoron, NY 14720. Winter 5K series over loop course. Age Graded series scoring. You may register for individual race or races, but to be eligible for series awards you must enter the 5 race series. | Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Jan 25 Saturday 10:00 AM | Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series #3 | 5K | CELORON -- Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave, Celoron, NY 14720. Winter 5K series over loop course. Age Graded series scoring. You may register for individual race or races, but to be eligible for series awards you must enter the 5 race series. | Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Jan 25 Saturday 10:00 AM | Beast of Burden Winter 100 Miles, 50 Miles, 25 Miles | 100 Miles, 50 Miles, 25 Miles | LOCKPORT -- The Nelson C. Goehle Widewaters Marina, 718 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094. Discounts for earlier registration. No race day registration. Choose 100, 50, or 25 miles. See the website for more details and registration. | Vinny & Nichole Cappadora | Web | TRAIL | |
| Jan 25 Saturday 10:00 AM | Old Man Winter Trail Race at Marjim Manor | 3.2 Miles | APPLETON -- The Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 Lake Rd, Appleton NY 14008. All finishers who register by 1/17/25 will receive a custom embroidered Old Man Winter hat. Custom race bibs and light food/snacks provided. Beautiful and scenic winter trail through orchards and along the shore of Lake Ontario. Winery is open for business plus an outdoor bonfire. Awards to top overall male & female plus certificates for all in 10-yr age groups through 70+. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | TRAIL | |
| Jan 25 Saturday 10:00 AM | Frozen Chosen | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- St. John’s S Lutheran Church, 4536 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park NY 14127. 5K race through the beautiful Green Lake park and local neighborhood finishing at the church for awards and refreshments. Awards for overall M/F winners and Masters, along with M/F 5-year age groups. Money raised will benefit Family Promise, an organization that keeps families together during times of homelessness. | Mike Brinkerhoff 716.604.8949 | Web | NY19013JJ | |
| FEBRUARY 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Feb 01 Saturday 08:00 AM | Frozen 50K | 50K | CASSADAGA -- Cassadaga Fire Station, 22 Mill St, Cassadaga, NY 14718. A no frills event; Part of the Winter Festival in Cassadaga, NY. The lower lake is almost a perfect 5K loop; Start and Finish at the Fire Hall; Do as many 5K loops of the lake as you'd like. No t-shirts, no medals, just fitness and fun; Coffee and hot cocoa provided. Walk or run 1 loop up to 10 loops to attain 50K. | Tonia Wilson, Mark Wilson 716.353.1288 914.466.9214 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Feb 01 Saturday 11:00 AM | Stone Jug 5K | 5K | YOUNGSTOWN -- Ontario House (aka: Stone Jug): 358 Main Street Youngstown, NY 14174. Scenic USATF certified course through the historic village finishing at the iconic Stone Jug! Official race t-shirts for everyone who registers by January 24th. Post race party and awards ceremony at "The Jug" after the race. Professional timing & finish line services by Race Management Solutions. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY24002JJ | |
| Feb 08 Saturday 09:00 AM | 53rd Annual Lockport 10 | 10 Miles | LOCKPORT -- The Historic Lockport Palace Theatre, 2 East Avenue Lockport, NY. 10 Miles. Chip timing. Shirt optional on entry. 9:00am Start Time for 10 Mile; 9:45am Start Time for 5 Mile. Awards plus Finisher Medals. See the registration website for more details and to download a race application. Visit the race on Run Lockport. | Jeff Tracy 716.438.1130 | Web | NY15001JJ NY15002JJ | |
| Feb 08 Saturday 10:00 AM | Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series #4 | 5K | CELORON -- Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave, Celoron, NY 14720. Winter 5K series over loop course. Age Graded series scoring. You may register for individual race or races, but to be eligible for series awards you must enter the 5 race series. | Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Feb 08 Saturday 11:00 AM | Braving The Elements | 5K | ARCADE -- Arcade Elementary School, 351 West Main St, Arcade, NY US 14009. registration at 9 AM at the Arcade Elementary School. Race starts following the parade that starts at 11:00 AM. Rough estimate of actual start time is 11:10 AM. Start at Arcade Elementary, finishes at Arcade VFW. Free T-shirt to all registered before Jan 15. Medals 3-deep in all age groups. Download the paper reg form. KIDS FUN RUN: Join us for our 2nd annual Kids Fun Run at the Arcade park! We will meet in the shelter at the bottom of the sledding hill near the playground. Registration is free and begins at 1PM. Race begins at 1:30pm. | Shannon King 585.739.1556 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Feb 08 Saturday 12:00 PM | Just One Before I Die | 5K, 10K | LEWISTON -- Brickyard Pub, 432 Center St, Lewisotn NY 14092. Do you BILLIEVE! Will this be the year our Buffalo Bills get to the Super Bow... and WIN IT l? Either way we'll have a great race and post race fun at the Brickyard Brewing Company on Super Bowl weekend. Custom race shirts guaranteed through February 2nd. Delicious Brickyard food, Number 17 beer specials and more. Trophies for top male and female runners plus age group awards. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY24018JJ | |
| Feb 09 Sunday 10:00 AM | ERC Valentine Prediction Run | Between 3 and 5 Miles | ERIE, PA -- Pleasant Ridge Park, 8271 Barker Rd, Girard, PA 16417. This is a time-prediction run. You will be asked to predict your pace-per-mile, running or walking, based on the road and weather conditions that morning, and we will calculate your predicted finishing time. Those participants closest to their predicted pace will receive their choice from a delicious selection of chocolate and candy awards. See the web site for more details. | Erie Runners Club | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Feb 09 Sunday 11:30 AM | Mr. Ed’s Superbowl Warm-Up | 5K | MIDDLEPORT -- Middleport Fire Hall, 28 Main St, Middleport NY 14105. 5K canalside race at 11:30. 1 Mile Fun Run at 11:00. 5K Walk at 10:00. Post race party. Collectors item long slevved T-shirt to first 300 registered. Awards in 5-year age groups. You can register on-line or download the Paper registraion form. | Don Heschke, Jack Kiebala 585.798.3283 | Web | NY24020JJ | |
| Feb 15 Saturday 09:30 AM | Lake Effect Half Marathon | Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon | MINOA, NY -- Lewis Park, 225 S Main St, Minoa NY 13116. Multiple laps to make full distance, all in Minoa. START and FINISH on S Main St at Lewis Park. Long sleeve tech shirt, finishers medals. | Todd Robertson | Web | NY22003DNB | |
| Feb 15 Saturday 09:30 AM | Gril-Mato 5K | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- Runners Roost 4190 N Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. The perfect combination - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup - Gril-Mato! Join us for the 4th annual Gril-Mato. The race will start and end at Runners Roost. Post race hosted by the Byrd House. Overall Male and Female winners will each receive a $150.00 gift certificate from Runners Roost. | Runners Roost 716.662.1331 | Web | NY22027JJ | |
| Feb 15 Saturday 10:00 AM | Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series #5 | 5K | CELORON -- Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY US 14720. Winter 5K series over loop course. Age Graded series scoring. You may register for individual race or races, but to be eligible for series awards you must enter the 5 race series. | Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Feb 22 Saturday 10:00 AM | Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series #1 | 5K | RACE TO REPLACE POSTPONED SERIES #1 CELORON -- Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY 14720. Winter 5K series over loop course. Age Graded series scoring. You may register for individual race or races, but to be eligible for series awards you must enter the 5 race series. | Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Feb 23 Sunday 10:00 AM | Polar Bear 5K | 5K | OLCOTT -- Olcott Fire Company, 1691 Lockport Olcott Road (78), Olcott, NY 14028. Special Feature: Try to beat the Polar Bear! Start time for the 5K is 10:00 AM. You can register on-line. | Jeff Tracy 716.438.1130 | Web | NY15003JJ | |
| MARCH 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Mar 01 Saturday 12:00 PM | Shamrock Run | 8K | BUFFALO -- Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic Street, South Buffalo 14204 (Near Louisiana St. and South Park) South Buffalo. Proceeds to benefit Old First Ward Community. Embroidered garment for all registered entrants. You can register at RunSignup.com | Patrick Gormly 716.856.8613 x 108 | Web | NY15039JJ | |
| Mar 08 Saturday 11:00 AM | St. Patrick's Rock'n 5K | 5K | YOUNGSTOWN -- Ontario House aka The Stone Jug, 358 Main St, Youngstown, New York 14174. Race will start and finish at the Stone Jug. Register by March 3rd at 9am for a guaranteed race shirt. Trophies for top male/female plus custom Shamrock Age Group medals (10 year age groups through 80+) Rock'n post race party at the Stone Jug. Net proceeds to benefit YVFC Fire Police. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY24002JJ | |
| Mar 15 Saturday 09:00 AM | Pasquale's Pizza Run | 5K | EAST AURORA -- Pasquale's Pizza, 242 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. First year event - Runners, Joggers, and Walkers are Welcome! Enjoy Pasquale's pizza and drinks after crossing the finish line. Additional race information can be found at https://runforwardevents.com/pasqueles-pizza-run. | Ekaterina Frohring 954.684.1761 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Mar 15 Saturday 09:00 AM | The O'Fattey 5K | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- Fattey Beer Co. Orchard Park, 4226 North Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Winding 5K route through the Village of Orchard Park. 5-yaer age groups. Signature BOGO beer post race. Food, friends, frivolity. The race is family and stroller friendly. | Dan Horan 716.830.6703 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Mar 15 Saturday 09:30 AM | Runnin' of the Green | 5 Miles |  USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 5 MILE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ROCHESTER -- Blue Cross Arena / War Memorial Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY 14614. Traditional major running season kickoff in Rochester. Individual and team. 5-year age groups through 80+. See website for more details. You can register on-line | Jonathan Griffiths 585.417.5575 | Web | NY20001KL | |
| Mar 22 Saturday 10:00 AM | Wayne A Burlison Colon Cancer Awareness | 3.17 Miles | ALBION -- Ronald Sodoma Elementary School, 324 East Ave, Albion NY 14411. 3.17 mile running event to memorialize Wayne A. Burlison. You can register on-line. | Bert Gallmon 585.483.0801 | Web | NY21012JJ | |
| Mar 30 Sunday 09:30 AM | Around The Bay Road Race | 30K, 5K | HAMILTON, ON -- FirstOntario Centre, Bay and York Street, Hamilton Ontario Canada. The Around The Bay 30 Km race is the oldest footrace in North America. First run was in 1894. See the event website for details. 30k start: York Blvd at Caroline St N. There will be NO race weekend registration after participation limits are reached. | Web | ON-2024-002-BDC | ||
| APRIL 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Apr 06 Sunday 09:00 AM | 42nd Annual Skunk Cabbage | Half Marathon, 10K | ITHACA -- Barton Hall, Cornell University, 117 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853 Finger Lakes Running Club presents the 42nd Annual Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon and 10K on new modified, out-and-back, but still UNcertified courses. Register on-line at RunSignUp. Races are timed by Leone Timing. Custon finishers medals in both races. Age group awards. Custom T-Shirt. | Adam Engst | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Apr 12 Saturday 09:00 AM | Finger Lakes 30K, 10K, and Relays | 30K, 10K, or RELAY | HONEOYE -- Sandy Bottom Park (located at the north-west corner of the lake, off County Road 36, W Lake Rd), Honeoye, NY 14471. Individual runners make a single 30K loop around Honeoye Lake, or run the 10K run/walk. 30K Relay team options (share the distance with 2 or 3 person teams). Relay teams may select their own exchange zones. Custom finisher medals for all participants plus dri-fit running shirts for those who register by 9am on 4/4/25. Trophies for top male/female runners plus team and age group awards. Post race celebration at Sandy Bottom Park and Birdhouse Brewing Company. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Apr 13 Sunday 08:00 AM | 27th Annual 6-Hour Distance Classic! | 6-Hour Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon | AMHERST -- North of the The Northtown Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Run and/or Walk as far as you can in 6 hours on a 5K loop and/or do a Full Marathon (Boston Qualifier) or Half Marathon on the Amherst Bike Path. You can register on-line. | Sarah and Charlie Anderson 716.404.2667 | Web | NY23006JJ NY23007JJ | |
| Apr 19 Saturday 10:00 AM | Hip Hop Hooray 5K | 5K | LOCKPORT -- Spring Lake Winery, 7373 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Beautiful and scenic trail run entirely on winery property. Trophies for top male and female runners plus custom keepsake wine glasses for first 100 participants. The winery will also be hosting their annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt after the race. Visit the event page for additional information and to register. Professional timing and finish line services with finish line photos and certificates. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | TRAIL | |
| Apr 19 Saturday 10:30 AM | Bunny Hop | 5K | EAST AURORA -- American Legion Post #362, 1 Legion Drive (off Center Rd near Beech Rd), East Aurora. 5-year age groups through 90+. Join us after the race at the American Legion Post #362 for beer, pop, water, plenty of food. Register on-line. | Dale Reeves 716.866.0136 | Web | NY16006JG | |
| Apr 21 Monday 08:50 AM | TRAVEL OP The 129th Boston Marathon | Marathon | BOSTON, MA -- Hopkinton to Boston.   Quality AIMS member race and historic major marathon. You must qualify via a recent qualifying marathon finish time on a certified course and must pre-register. No Day-Of registraion. See BAA web site for details. Wave starts. | BAA | Web | MA14012RN | |
| Apr 25 Friday 06:00 PM | Historic Lewiston 5K | 5K | LEWISTON -- Toohey Park., 145 North 4th St, Lewiston NY 14092. Scenic USATF certified course through the village of Lewiston. Guaranteed race shirt through 4/17/25 plus delicious Favorite's Pizza. Participants are invited to Brickyard Brewing Company after the race to celebrate! | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY24006JJ | |
| Apr 26 Saturday 08:00 AM | Niagara Falls USA Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon, Half Marathon | LEWISTON -- LEWISTON / NIAGARA FALLS -- Lewiston, NY 14092. Beautiful, scenic, and challenging USATF certified course from Historic Lewiston to Niagara Falls and back along the Lower Niagara River (13.1 miles). Marathon runners will run the half marathon course twice. Dri-fit shirt running shirt for all participants, Niagara Falls USA finisher medals, plus post race party. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY22006JJ NY22008JJ | |
| Apr 26 Saturday 08:45 AM | Allegany Adventure Runs | 5K, 13K, 27K Trail Runs | SALAMANCA -- Allegany State Park Salamanca, NY. Summit Trailhead Ski Lodge. Choose the distance that suits your fitness. 100% off-road on the Art Roscoe Trail System. Wide, rolling non-technical trails. Post race party, amazing door prizes and beautiful setting. Helping support Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol. | Mark Lawrence 716.574.0888 | Web | TRAIL | |
| Apr 26 Saturday 10:00 AM | Run Forest Run 5K | 5K | WILLIAMSVILLE -- Forest Elementary School, 250 N Forest Rd, Williamsville NY. Family-friendly event. Free finish line photos and custom certificates for all participants. T-shirts guaranteed to everyone who registers by March 17th. A portion of all online registration fees will be donated to Brian Moorman's P.U.N.T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. Online Registration is now open! | Megan Hungerford 716.560.1432 | Web | NY17001JJ | |
| Apr 26 Saturday 10:30 AM | Envirun | 5K | NIAGARA FALLS -- Niagara Falls State Park, Goat Island, at the 3-Sisters Islands. This scenic race route is 2 laps around Goat Island starting and finishing at the entrance to the 3-Sisters Islands. Awards are in 5-year age groups. Post-race party will include food and a live band (weather permitting). Sign up early and receive a free gift (details on website). Parking is free in Lot 3. | Krysta Cione 724.866.7621 | Web | NY22001JJ | |
| Apr 26 Saturday 11:00 AM | Feel The Spirit | 5K | CHEEKTOWAGA -- Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 14225. Race starts on Foisset Ave, off Cleveland Drive in Cheektowaga. 5K race. T-shirt available at $10 extra during pre-registration only. Hot dogs, Bunny Dogs (vegan) Beer, Pop, Live Music. Post party for all runners, walkers & friends! 5-year age groups through 80+. Age 75 and over register free! You can register on-line | Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660 | Web | NY18003JJ | |
| Apr 27 Sunday 09:30 AM | Frontier Falcon 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk | 5K | HAMBURG -- Frontier Central High School, 4432 Bayview Road, Hamburg NY 14075. 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk starting and finishing at the Frontier Central High School. Hosted by the Frontier High School PTSA. Shirts; Awards; DJ; Basket raffle. | Laura Errington 716.390.3749 | Web | NY23002JJ | |
| MAY 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| May 03 Saturday 09:00 AM | Holland Tulip Festival 5K | 5K | HOLLAND -- Holland Community Center, 3 Legion Dr, Holland NY. USATF certified 5K course that starts and finishes at the Community Center. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group medals (10 and under through 75+) Proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Holland. Visit the website for complete details on both the festival and race! Register on-line | Lynn McCabe 716.870.9812 | Web | NY18009JJ | |
| May 03 Saturday 09:00 AM | 31st Annual GBTC Grand Island Half Marathon | Half Marathon | GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. Great traditional local half marathon event. No race day registration. Chip timing. 6 hydration stations. Post race party. Medal to every Half Marathon finisher. Register online. | Roger King | Web | NY20016DNB | |
| May 04 Sunday 07:00 AM | TRAVEL OP Pittsburgh Marathon | Marathon, Half Marathon | PITTSBURGH, PA -- Pittsburgh, PA. See website for more info and to register. | P3R 412.586.7785 | Web | PA17025NP | |
| May 04 Sunday 09:30 AM | Lyme WNY 5K | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- Wayland Brewery, 3740 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park NY 14127. Lyme disease awareness. Supports Lyme WNY. Help us take a bite out of Lyme! Live band, awards ceremony, and silent auction at the brewery after the race. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group awards. Visit the website for more details. | Colleen Jantzi 716.622.1542 | Web | NY24008JJ | |
| May 10 Saturday 07:00 AM | Mind The Ducks | 12 Hours Run | WEBSTER -- North Ponds Park, 750 Hlt Rd, Webster NY 14580. Run laps around the pond for up to 12 hours! Each lap is a certified 1.01203 miles. Registration closes on May 8, 2025. | Gil Robs | Web | NY14002JG | |
| May 10 Saturday 09:00 AM | Happy Half | Half Marathon, 5K | ELLICOTTVILLE -- Holiday Valley Resort, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, New York 14731. Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. 5K starts at 9:20 AM. Finishers medal; Race shirts; Certified course; chip timing; On-course support; Post race snack. Register on-line at RunSignUp. | Doug Bush 716.941.4330 | Web | NY17011JG NY17012JG | |
| May 10 Saturday 09:00 AM | Legacy 5.14 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- Delaware Park Golf Course Ring Road, Buffalo, NY. Special event organized by Legacy 514 to honor victims of the Tops Massacre of May 14, 2022 (5.14) in Buffalo. The 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM on the Delaware Park Ring Road. See web site for more info! | Earl Perrin, Vernon Beaty 716.650.8898 716.390.1371 | Web | NY17016JJ | |
| May 24 Saturday 08:00 AM | Buffalo Marathon 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website. | Web | NY15062JJ | ||
| May 25 Sunday 06:30 AM | Buffalo Half Marathon | Half Marathon | BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website. | Web | NY15060JJ | ||
| May 25 Sunday 06:30 AM | Buffalo Marathon | Marathon | BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website. | Web | NY15061JJ | ||
| May 28 Wednesday 06:00 PM | Springville Stampede | 5K | SPRINGVILLE -- Springville-Griffith Institute H.S., 290 North Buffalo Street, Springville, N.Y. 14141. 5K race / walk; food; prizes, T-shirt for pre-registered. Starts and finishes at the High School. Post race snacks and refreshments, awards, 10-year age groups through 70+. | Eric Holler 716.982.7431 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| JUNE 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Jun 06 Friday 06:00 PM | Breat Cancer Network Hope For Tomorrow | 5K | LANCASTER -- Como Lake Park, 2220 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY 14086. 5K Race starts at 6:00 PM and the 1-Mile family friendly walk begins at 6:15 PM. After party includes food, beverages, beer, awards, speeches, DJ, and fun. The Hope for Tomorrow 5K benefits metastatic breast cancer research and local women impacted by breast cancer. All proceeds stay in WNY. | Rob Jones 716.359.1811 | Web | NY24007JJ | |
| Jun 07 Saturday 09:30 AM | Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K | 5K, 1 Mile Walk | DUNKIRK -- Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Dr East, Dunkirk NY 14048. Scenic USATF certified 5K course along the shores of Lake Erie. Trophies for top male and female runners plus age group awards. Post race food/snacks. Shirts guaranteed through May 23rd. Visit the website for complete details! | Darren McIntyre | Web | NY18039JG | |
| Jun 08 Sunday 09:30 AM | Girls On The Run 5K | 5K | AMHERST -- University at Buffalo Amherst/North Campus. OPEN TO ALL RUNNERS! Male, female, young, old, experienced and novice! UB north campus by Alumni Arena, Flat and Fast 5k race course. Plenty of parking. Awards and fun. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Buffalo Scholarship Fund. | Vicki Mitchell, Meghan Cavanaugh 716.873.2221 | Web | NY24023JJ | |
| Jun 13 Friday 07:00 PM | St. Gregory The Great Great Race | 5K | WILLIAMSVILLE -- 100 St. Gregory Court (Maple Rd, between Hopkins and Ayer), Williamsville NY 14221. Huge post race party. Live band music featuring "Hit N Run". 5K Race starts at 7:00 PM. 1Km Kids Fun Run (non-timed) at 6pm. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 80+. One-Mile fun walk. Beer, pop, children's activities. T-Shirts and more! | Cheryl Bertovich 716.688.5678 | Web | NY23003JJ | |
| Jun 15 Sunday 09:00 AM | Father's Day 5K | 5K | LOCKPORT -- Day Road Park, 5014 Day Road, Lockport NY 14094. Register by June 9th for a guaranteed race t-shirt. Custom trophies for top overall male & female runners plus gifts for the top 3 in age groups (male & female) through 70+. Post race picnic/snacks at the park. Brought to you by Ross Rental to help raise money for Camp Kenan! | John Ross 716.622.9859 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Jun 22 Sunday 08:00 AM | Kidney Walk & Run | 5K | BUFFALO -- Lakeside Complex at Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. 5K Run at 8am followed by a one-mile ceremonial walk at 9:30. The Kidney Walk & 5K will benefit the Kidney Foundation of WNY. The event honors those who face kidney disease and calls attention to the effects of kidney disease in Western New York. The 5K is Chip timed; Certified course at Buffalo's Outer Harbor. | Jeremy Morlock 716.529.4390 | Web | NY24004JJ | |
| JULY 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Jul 18 Friday 07:00 PM | Subaru Buffalo 4 Mile Chase | 4 Miles | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 4 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. BUFFALO -- Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222. Huge 4-Mile running event. See the web site for info and to register. | Jim Nowicki | Web | NY22017JJ | |
| Jul 19 Saturday 09:30 AM | Character Chase 5K | 5K | HAMBURG -- SS. Peter and Paul Social Center/Gym, 68 E Main St. Hamburg, NY (Corner of Main St. and Pine St.) 14075. New USATF certified course through the beautiful tree lined streets of the Village of Hamburg. START/FINISH line at SS Peter & Paul Parish & Outreach Center, 36 Pine Street. T-shirts to the first 250 participants. Post race party at Carte Blanche, corner of Buffalo and Union streets, featuring live music by "Watch Your Step". Awards for top male/female, team challenge and 5-year age groups through 80+. Burgerfest to follow. | Sue Santandreu 716.649.2058 | Web | NY24022JJ | |
| Jul 26 Saturday 09:00 AM | Lace Up For The Library | 5K | LYNDONVILLE -- Yates Town Park, Morrison Road, Lyndonville, NY 14098. Scenic 5K course along the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario. Shirts guaranteed thru 7/15. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group awards. Post race includes light food/snacks, music, and awards ceremony. Proceeds to benefit the Yates Community Library. Visit the website for more details. | Ginny Hughes 716.310.2891 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| AUGUST 2025 | |||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
| Aug 03 Sunday 07:16 AM | Run716 | 15K and 3-Person Relay | BUFFALO -- Flying Bison Brewing Headquarters, Larkinville, 840 Seneca St, Buffalo NY. 15K in the heart of Buffalo's new and developing Larkinville district! The event starts and ends with live music and a post event party at our host sponsor, Flying Bison Brewery. Pre-race events on Saturday will provide plenty to do prior to this run through historic Buffalo. The post race party is one of the best! Register on-line at RunSignUp. | Bert Gallmon, Kellie Trybalski 585.483.0801 716.390.5703 | Web | NY17006JJ USA2017114 | |
| Aug 09 Saturday 09:00 AM | Cornfest 5K | 5K | BARKER -- Village of Barker Park (Corner of Quaker Rd & Main Street - Barker, NY 14012. Trophies to top male and female runners plus fresh corn to all age group winners! Shirts guaranteed through 8/1. Proceeds to benefit the school's musical. Visit the website for complete details. | Aaron Davis 716.863.8416 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Aug 10 Sunday 09:00 AM | It's In My Blood | 5K, 1 Mile Walk | BUFFALO -- Lakeside Park, Buffalo Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. Register by 8/1/25 for a guaranteed shirt. Post race fun including food/snacks, music, and the awards ceremony. The 5K run starts at 9am and the 1 Mile Awareness Walk starts at 10am. Trophies for top male and female runners plus age group awards in 10 year age groups through 80+. Proceeds to benefit WNY BloodCare Foundation. | John Alduino 716.936.5201 | Web | NY24004JJ | |
| Aug 16 Saturday 11:00 AM | KIA Memorial Roadmarch 10K | 5 Miles | ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. Unique event open to the public. March, run, walk or crawl a 10K as an individual, or team while carrying rucks carrying non-perishable goods (or choose to not carry and just donate 30 pounds of goods prior to the event) at Chestnut Ridge Park. See web site for details and to register. | Jason Jaskula 716.866.4448 | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Aug 17 Sunday 09:00 AM | NFPD Running With The Rapids | 5K | NIAGRA FALLS -- The Archives Pub, 439 3rd Street, Niagara Falls NY 14301. Run along the Niagara River Gorge Trail from the Niagara Discovery Center. Offering both 5K & 10K in memory of Tina Zell. Post race celebration at The Archives Pub. Trophies to top male & female runners plus age group awards (10 year age groups through 70+). | Steve Kerfoot | Web | NOT CERTIFIED | |
| Aug 22 Friday 06:00 PM | Healthy Buffalo 5K Race | 5K | GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Parking Lot #1, Grand Island, NY 14072. 5K Race (ages 14 and up) & 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run (ages 4-13). Cash Prize for top male and female 5K finisher, $500! $50 gift certificate for top male and female in the 1 Mile run. Awards. Post race with food from Kevin's Catering with ice cream and more. Choice of a performance tee or running tank and Healthy Buffalo running cap for all participants Watch the brief video from the 2024 race! | Chas Kirsch | Web | NY21002JJ | |
| Aug 29 Friday 06:30 PM | Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- Elmwood & Bidwell, Buffalo NY. Fast, PR-friendly course. All runners and walkers are welcome. Post-race party begins on Bidwell Parkway immediately following the race and features the Western New York Hall of Fame induction ceremony, music, and plenty of food and refreshments. | Bill Donnelly 716.875.8427 | Web | NY22019JJ | |
| SEPTEMBER 2025 | |||||||
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| Sep 12 Friday 06:30 PM | Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest Fest 5K | 5K | CLARENCE -- Brothers of Mercy, 4520 Ransom Rd., Clarence NY 14031. Enjoy a great evening of running, food, international beers, music, dancing and fun! Held in conjunction with Oktoberfest. Join us for dancing with The Polka Boyz”, the house band at Hofbrauhaus-Buffalo, as well as a German feast of bratwurst, knockwurst, hot dogs, plus German potato salad, sauerkraut, and a special German dessert. Kids 10 and Under Race and Eat for Free! | Tony Fulgenzio 716.759.7622 | Web | NY23025JJ | |