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JANUARY 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Jan 01 Friday 12:00 PM | New Year’s Eve 5K | 5K | YOUNGSTOWN -- Fort Niagara State Park, Lewiston, NY 14174. Two hour start window begins at noon. This scenic USATF certified 5K course runs through Fort Niagara State Park and will be closed to traffic during the race. Custom trophies for the top male and female runners. First race of 2021! 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 our website for complete details and safety protocols during Covid. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | NY16040JJ | |
Jan 10 Sunday 05:30 AM | VIRTUAL ONLY Walt Disney World Marathon | Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | THE 2021 WALT DISNEY WORLD RACES ARE VIRTUAL ONLY DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 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 Thursday 1/7, 10K on Friday 1/8, HM on Saturday 1/9, Full Marathon on Sunday 1/10. See web site for details. | Web | FL12023TY | ||
Jan 16 Saturday 10:00 AM | Old Man Winter Trail Race #1 at Marjim Manor | 3.45 Miles | APPLETON -- The Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 Lake Rd, Appleton NY 14008. Limited to waves of 50 runners. All finishers receive a custom embroidered Old Man Winter hat, custom race bib and light food/snacks. Beautiful and scenic winter trail through orchards and along the shore of Lake Ontario. Winery is open for business plus outdoor bonfire. Awards to top overall male & female plus certificates for all in 5-yr age groups through 80+. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web | ||
Jan 30 Saturday 10:00 AM | Old Man Winter Trail Race #2 at Marjim Manor | 3.45 Miles | APPLETON -- The Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 Lake Rd, Appleton NY 14008. Limited to waves of 50 runners. All finishers receive a custom embroidered beverage cooler, custom race bib and light food/snacks. Beautiful and scenic winter trail through orchards and along the shore of Lake Ontario. Winery is open for business plus outdoor bonfire. Awards to top overall male & female plus certificates for all in 5-yr age groups through 80+. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | Web |
FEBRUARY 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Feb 06 Saturday 08:00 AM | Frozen 50K | 50K | CASSADAGA -- Cassadaga Fire Station 1, 22 Mill St, Cassadaga, NY 14718. A no frills event; Part of the Winter Festival in Cassadaga, NY. The lower lake is 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. $10.00 entry fee. Walk or run 1 loop up to 10 loops to attain 50K. | Tonia Wilson, Mark Wilson 716.353.1288 914.466.9214 | Web | ||
Feb 07 Sunday 11:30 AM | VIRTUAL ONLY Mr. Ed’s Superbowl Warm-Up | 5K | MIDDLEPORT -- Middleport Fire Hall, 28 Main St, Middleport NY 14105. Run your virtual race, anywhere, betweem January 29 and February 7 2020. You can register on-line. You can download the registration form. | Don Heschke, Jack Kiebala 585.798.3283 | Web | NY14900KL | |
Feb 13 Saturday 10:00 AM | Lockport 10 | 10 Miles, 5 Miles, Relay | LOCKPORT -- The Historic Lockport Palace Theatre, 2 East Avenue Lockport, NY. 10 Mile, 5 Mile, and relay. Shuttle Service provided for 5 Mile and 2-person relay participants. The Lockport 10 starts at 10:00 am, The 5-mile starts at 10:45 AM. Chip timing. Shirt optional on entry. Awards plus Finisher Medals. See the 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 21 Sunday 10:00 AM | Polar Bear 5K | 5K | OLCOTT -- Olcott Fire Company, 1691 Lockport Olcott Road (78), Olcott, NY 14028. Just north of Lockport by Lake Ontario. Special Feature: Try to beat the Polar Bear! Cub Run at 9:30 AM. Start time for the 5K is 10:00 AM. You can register on-line. | Jeff Tracy 716.438.1130 | Web | NY15003JJ |
MARCH 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Mar 06 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. LIVE RACE on March 6/ and VIRTUAL RACE from March 1 through March 15th. See web site to try to get onto the limited waiting list for the Live Race or enter the virtual Shamrock for maximum safety. Proceeds to benefit Old First Ward Community. Embroidered garment for all registered entrants. | Tori Fedrraina 716.856.8613 x 108 | Web | NY15039JJ | |
Mar 07 Sunday 10:05 AM | VIRTUAL ONLY Chilly Half Marathon | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | BURLINGTON, ON -- Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant St, Brulington ON CA. Virtual in 2021. See web site for details. | Kelly Arnott 905.512.2488 | Web | ON-2019-001-BDC | |
Mar 20 Saturday 09:00 AM | Lake Effect Half Marathon | Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon | MINOA, NY -- Onondaga Lake Park: Starting near the Salt Museum. 104 Lake Dr, Liverpool, NY 13088. 30% capacity for the Half Marathon, 25% capacity for the Quarter Marathon. | Todd Robertson | Web | ||
Mar 25 Thursday 09:30 AM | VIRTUAL ONLY Around The Bay Road Race | 2K, 5K, 10K, 15K, & 30K | VIRTUAL ONLY THIS YEAR. RUN YOUR RACE BETWEEN MARCH 25 AND APRIL 25 HAMILTON, ON -- FirstOntario Centre, Bay and York Street, Hamilton Ontario Canada. The Around The Bay race, the oldest footrace in North America, is virtual this year. See the event sebsite for details | Web | ON-2016-003-BDC ON-2013-074-BDC | ||
Mar 27 Saturday 01:00 PM | Run For Wayne Colon Cancer Awareness | 3.17 Miles | ALBION -- Ronald Sodoma Elementary School, 324 East Ave, Albion NY 14411. The Albion Running Club is hosting a 3.17 mile running event to honor one of its founding members, Wayne A. Burlison. You can register on-line. | Brian Krieger 585.590.0955 | Web |
APRIL 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Apr 10 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 and 1-Mile fun walk. T-shirt to first 350 registered. Hot dogs, Chili, Beer, Wine, Pop, Live Music. Post party for all runners, walkers & friends! 5-year age groups through 80+. | Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660 | Web | NY18003JJ | |
Apr 18 Sunday 10:00 AM | Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K | 5K | GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. NEW LOCATION! Beaver Island State Park at the south tip of Grand Island. Certified course, Chip Timing. Awards to top finishers overall, and in the age groups. On-line registration coming soon... | Lynn Dingey, Kim Kalman 716.560.3921 716.465.5574 | Web | NY19002JJ | |
Apr 19 Monday 08:50 AM | POSTPONED The 125th Boston Marathon | Marathon | POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021 BOSTONBOSTON, 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 start - 1st wave leaves at 8:50. | BAA | Web | MA14012RN |
MAY 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
May 02 Sunday 07:30 AM | CANCELLED Toronto Marathon | Marathon | POSTPONED TILL 2022 FOR COVID-19 SAFETY. TORONTO, ON -- Yonge St & Sheppard Ave, Toronto, ON, CA. Huge international running event not far from Buffalo by car! See event web site for details. | Jay Glassman 416.920.3466 | Web | ON-2017-009-BDC ON-2017-008-BDC | |
May 08 Saturday 06:00 AM | TRAVEL OP Gasparilla Distance Classic | Half Marathon, 15K | TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Bay, FL. Huge, major road running event weekend May 8 and 9. Pirate theme. 15K on Saturday, Half Marathon on Sunday. Covid restrictions, reduced field size, Wave starts, possibility of conversion to Virtual. Also, virtual race available. See the website for details. | Web | FL12105EBM FL14014EBM | ||
May 16 Sunday 08:00 AM | Lilac Run 10K, 5k | 10K, 5k | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION OPEN & MASTERS 10K CHAMPIONSHIP. ROCHESTER -- Highland Park, Reservoir Ave, Rochester NY 14620. 5K starts at 8:00 AM, The 10K race starts at 9:15 AM. See the event web site for details. Lilac T-shirt to first 2000 registered. Aid stations on course. Post race food. Both courses are USATF Certified. Cash awards. | Allie Thut 585.732.1090 | Web | NY17103KL NY18101KL | |
May 21 Friday 06:30 PM | Brian Dugan Memorial Scholarship 5K Road Race | 5K | TONAWANDA -- Lincoln Arena, 1200 Parker Blvd., Tonawanda NY 14223. Fast, flat USATF certified 5K course. Post-race party with live entertainment, food, drink, and huge basket raffle. Age group awards. Free Kids 100 m run @ 5:45 PM with one paid adult 5K entry. Kids tattoos, face painting, and activities. Long sleeve t-shirt to first 500 entrants. All proceeds donated to the Brian Dugan Scholarship Fund. | Karen Monaco, Matt Gourlay | Web | NY17012JJ | |
May 29 Saturday 08:30 AM | Buffalo Marathon Weekend: John Beishline 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- Hyatt Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Registration available at the website. 5K starts at 8:30 AM. | Greg Weber, Rich Clark | Web | NY15008JJ | |
May 30 Sunday 06:30 AM | Buffalo Marathon Weekend: Half Marathon | Half Marathon | BUFFALO -- Hyatt Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. Registration available at the website. | Greg Weber, Rich Clark | Web | NY15301JJ | |
May 30 Sunday 06:30 AM | Buffalo Marathon Weekend: Marathon | Marathon | BUFFALO -- Hyatt Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. Registration available at the website. | Greg Weber, Rich Clark | Web | NY15303JJ |
JUNE 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Jun 13 Sunday 10:00 AM | Frederick Garrasi III 5K Memorial Run | 5K and 1 Mile Walk | ANGOLA -- Lake Erie Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 9483 Lake Shore Rd, Angola, NY 14006. 5K Run, and new this year: 1 Mile Walk. The run/walk memorializes Frederick Garrasi III. Fred was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in 2013. All proceeds benefit the Frederick Garrasi III Memorial Fund, providing scholarships to graduating seniors at Lake Shore Central High School, as well as benefitting other various organizations in honor of Freddy. Visit FGIII5K.com for more information and to register. | Fred and Renee Garrasi, Jr. 716.549.8457 | Web | NY15901JJ | |
Jun 18 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. Race starts at 7:00 PM. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 80+. One-Mile fun walk. Beer, pop, childrens activities. T-Shirts. | Cheryl Bertovich, Allegra Perna 716.866.2042 716.983.5329 | Web | NY12016JG |
AUGUST 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Aug 01 Sunday 07:16 AM | Run716 | 15K and 3-Person Relay | QUALITY AIMS MEMBER RACE EVENT! 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! | Larry Brownell, Rich Meyers 716.863.4747 | Web | USA2017114 NY17006JJ | |
Aug 07 Saturday 06:00 PM | Checker’s Athletic Club Mueller Mile | 1 Mile | BUFFALO -- In Buffalo near Bidwell Pkwy and Potomoc Ave. New Buffalo location, fantastic new fast road course! ALL Runners welcomee! Fun run: 6:00 PM, Open mile: 6:30 PM, Elite females: 6:50 PM. Elite males: 7:00 PM. Cash prizes! 1st Place: $250. 1st Masters: $100. Beer for adult team winners, Runners Roost gift certificates for youth team winners. Live music, craft beer, healthy refreshments, pizza, awards. More details to follow... | Sam Legierski 716.946.7870 | Web | PENDING |
SEPTEMBER 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Sep 03 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 | NY17013JJ | |
Sep 10 Friday 06:30 PM | Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest Fest 5K | 5K | CLARENCE -- Brothers of Mercy, 4520 Ransom Rd., Clarence NY. Two events on one evening! 5K Run start time is 6:30 PM. The Oktoberfest event is from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Post-race party. Awards in age groups thru 85+. Walkers welcome. | Alisa Tiburzi 716.759.6985 x 353 | Web | NY12077JG |
OCTOBER 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Oct 02 Saturday 09:00 AM | Hospice Dash 5K | 5K | YOUNGSTOWN -- Porter On The Lake, Youngstown, NY. Race starts and ends at Porter-on-the-Lake Park. Scenic route through Four Mile State Park and Campground. Custom Dri Fit shirts, finisher medals, Discount Cards, plus spectacular Mighty Niagara post-race party including beer tent and live music! | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | NY14010JG | ||
Oct 02 Saturday 09:00 AM | Mighty Niagara Half Marathon | Half Marathon | LEWISTON -- Race starts at Artpark in Lewiston and finishes at Porter-On-The-Lake overlooking Lake Ontario in Youngstown. Free shuttle service back to starting line after the race. Many historic sights, themed water stations, live entertainment along the route, and a beautiful view of the Lower Niagara River. Custom finisher medal, dri-fit running shirts, and more for all participants. | Paul Beatty 716.998.5777 | NY14085JG |
NOVEMBER 2021 | |||||||
Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | |
Nov 13 Saturday 11:00 AM | Lindsay’s Legacy Run | 5K | TONAWANDA -- Clinton Park, Clinton and Broad Streets, Tonawanda. Awards: 5-year increments though 80+. Huge basket raffle, food and drinks a'plenty! | Bonnie MacIver-Mariani 716.695.7406 | Web | NY15032JJ |