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Local Area Race Calendar for 2025

MARCH 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	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	eMail	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	eMail	NY24002JJ
Mar 15 Saturday 09:00 AM	ERC St. Patrick’s Distance Festival	5K, 10K	ERIE, PA -- Rotary Pavilion of Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA. Awards to top overall and masters and age-groups. Variable cost as the commemorative T-shirt is optional. 60 Minute time limit for the 5K. 5K at 9:00. 10K at 10:10.	Jim Lang	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
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	eMail	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	eMail	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	eMail	NY20001KL
Mar 15 Saturday 10:00 AM	St. Patrick’s Dash	3 Miles	JAMESTOWN -- Northwest Arena, 319 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. The race starts and ends at the Northwest Arena. Runners have the opportunity to earn awards, prizes, and points toward the CHautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. All participants receive a “swag-bag”, a t-shirt, refreshments, and snacks.	Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481	Web	eMail	NY21013JJ
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	eMail	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	eMail	ON-2024-002-BDC

APRIL 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Apr 02 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #1	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
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	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Apr 09 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #2	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
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	eMail	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	eMail	NY23006JJ NY23007JJ
Apr 16 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #3	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 19 Saturday 10:00 AM	Dyngus Day 5K Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park's Golf Course perimiter Ring Road, Buffalo NY. Charitable Dyngus Day run on the Delaware Park Ring Road. To celebrate Buffalo's Polish heritage and support the Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY which provides resources and support to local families in need. T-Shirt if you register before April 5, Awards to top 3 overall m/f, post race celebration with baked goods from Paula's Donuts! See the event web site for more info and to register.	Ekaterina Frohring	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
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	eMail	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	eMail	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	eMail	MA14012RN
Apr 23 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #4	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
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	eMail	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	eMail	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	eMail	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	eMail	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	eMail	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 or download the paper reg application.	Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660	Web	eMail	NY18003JJ
Apr 27 Sunday 09:00 AM	Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Buffalo NY. Start and finish on Meadow Drive (aka: Ring Road) Custom finisher medals for all participants. 1.3M Walk starts at 9am and the 5K is at 9:30am. Trophies for top 5K male/female runners. Post race celebration and awards ceremony. See website for details and registration.	Lisa Schaffer 716.842.0440	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
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	eMail	NY23002JJ

JULY 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Jul 12 Saturday 09:00 AM	Tuscarora Nation 10K Run	10K and 2.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk	LEWISTON -- Tuscarora Indian School, 2015 Mount Hope Road, Lewiston, NY 14092. 45th Annual 10K held in conjunction with the Annual Tuscarora Nation Picnic and Field Days. Enjoy native crafts, music, dancing and more. Registration in front of the Tuscarora Indian School. Visit the website for additional information and to register on-line. 10K Awards in 5-year age groups through 80+. 2.5 Mile awards to top 3 male and female finishers.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY18024JJ
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	eMail	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 SS. Peter and Paul Social Center/Gym . Awards for top male/female, team challenge and 5-year age groups through 80+. Burgerfest to follow. Download the paper registration form here.	Sue Santandreu 716.649.2058	Web	eMail	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	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 26 Saturday 09:30 AM	Jolly Jog 5K Run	5K	NORTH TONAWANDA -- Camp Spirit, Donald F. Miller Park, 1601 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda NY 14120. Christmas in July themed 5K race is sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns. Runs along the Erie Barge Canal. Post race party with a light lunch and awards ceremony. Runners may dress up in their best "Christmas in July" clothes to enter the costume contest!	Olivia Keller	Web	eMail	NY24010JJ
Jul 26 Saturday 07:00 PM	Kinzua 5K	5K	MOUNT JEWETT, PA -- Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mount Jewett, PA US 16740. Window start. Chip timing. The course is an out and back on the scenic Knox Kane Rail Trail. The race starts & finishes steps from the spectacular Kinzua Skywalk. Registration Includes: Performance Shirt, Commemorative Finisher Medal, Personalized Race Bib, Free Professional Race Photography & Post Race Refreshments.	Wolf Creek Race Management 724-831-9485	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 27 Sunday 08:00 AM	Kinzua Half Marathon	Half MarathonTrail	MOUNT JEWETT, PA -- Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mount Jewett, PA US 16740. Experience this one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon at Kinzua Bridge State Park. The course is an out and back on the scenic Knox Kane Rail Trail. The race starts & finishes steps from the spectacular Kinzua Skywalk. Registration Includes: Performance Shirt, Commemorative Finisher Medal, Personalized Race Bib, Free Professional Race Photography & Post Race Refreshments.	Wolf Creek Race Management 724-831-9485	Web	eMail	TRAIL