To benefit The E.C.M.C. Foundation and The P.A.L.
The 2026 Edition Starts In:
The 44th Running. RACE CANCELLED due to air quality...
Friday, July 17th, 2026
2025 Performances
2025 Open Winners
- M - Joseph Whelan 18:47 (Webster, NY)
- F - Gabrielle Orie 21:10 (Orchard Park, NY)
2025 Masters Winners
- M - Mike Benarski 21:42 (Buffalo, NY)
- F - Trisha Byler 23:01 (Honeoye Falls, NY)
U.S. Record
- M - Peter Sherry 18:00
- F - Allie Kieffer 20:36
Open Record
- M - Joseph Itati 17:53 (Kenya)
- F - Cynthia Limo 20:03 (Kenya)
Masters Record
- M - John Campbell (New Zealand) 18:31
- F - Elena Fidatoff (Romania) 21:34
Race Directions
From Rochester:
- Pay toll - Continue on thruway (Do not go towards Niagara Falls) Exit 51W (Route 33 West) to 198 - 198 to Elmwood South Exit - Stay on Elmwood to Bidwell Parkway.
From the Peace Bridge:
- Left on Porter to Richmond - Left on Richmond to West Utica - Right on West Utica to Elmwood - Left on Elmwood to Bidwell
15 minutes to Niagara Falls.
Race Details
Time:
- The 44th Running. Friday, July 17th, 2026
- 2:30 P.M. Registration and Expo begin.
- 5:00 P.M. Happy Hour / Live Music.
- 6:30 P.M. Elite Introductions and Pre-Race Instructions.
- 7:00 P.M. SHARP - RACE START.
Course:
- Rectangular - Out & Back - USA Track & Field Sanctioned - NY87016BT. Starting and Finishing after Bidwell near Elmwood. See Course Map.
Splits:
- Every Mile.
Water:
- At the one mile mark on Delaware Avenue, beyond the 2 mile mark near the Red Cross on Summer Street, near the 3-mile mark at the 5 Star Bank on Elmwood and Bryant.
Weather:
- The weather traditionally is very warm. Take plenty of water before, during and after the race.
Showers:
- No facilities available - come dressed to run.
Activities
- Prize Money $$$$$
- Couples Division
- T-Shirts to the first 750 entries.
- Very Deep age group awards.
- Complementary Food & Refreshments during Post Race Party.
- Live Music and Entertainment.
- Kids Races will begin at 6:45PM - for ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
- To enter the Kids Races call 716.851.4615
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
- C.N.C.C.
- 697 West Delavan Avenue
- Buffalo, New York 14222
E-Mail:
Phone:
- 716.983.5810
Fees & Registration
Pre-Race:
- Must be postmarked by July 15th.
- U.S. Funds Only
- $35.00 Regular
- $15.00 14 and under
- $15.00 75 and over
Online:
- Register Online At: Runsignup
- Printable Race Application: Click Here
Print:
Race Day: Friday, July 17th, 2026:
- 2:30 P.M. until race time - $40.00 U.S. Funds. Cash, Checks, Credit Cards. Canadian at Daily Bank Rate. Please register early to guarantee a T-Shirt, avoid higher fees and longer lines.
Bandits:
- Numbers must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts. Bandits will be escorted off the course by trained bandit catchers. Do not switch numbers.
Awards/Prize Money
Age Group Awards - DEEP!
- The Buffalo Subaru 4-mile chase will be presenting awards in the following age groups based on the number of entries in each age group. In addition, $50.00 will be awarded to the age group winners starting with the 20-24 age group category (United States and Canadian born only).
Male and Female
- 7-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-over.
Couples Division
- M/F - 1st $50. Places 2-7 will receive non-cash awards.
Kids Races
- A special FREE Kids Race for boys & girls in 3 divisions (5-6yr. olds, 75 yards; 7-8yr. olds, 100 yards; 9-10yr. olds, 150 yards) will begin at 6:45 PM. Fill out and mail registration form to enter your child.
Open Male-Female
- 1st $500
- 2nd $400
- 3rd $300
- 4th $200
- 5th $100
Masters Male-Female
- 1st $250
- 2nd $150
- 3rd $75
Top Canadian M/F
- $175
- $750 Masters
- $500 Open
- $500 U.S.
- *Must be US Citizen to be Eligible for US Prize Money
Course Record Bonus Male/Female
Buffalo Subaru Chase. A Road Race Open To All Runners Of All Ages And Experience. The Social Running Event Of The Summer. USA Track & Field Sanctioned - NY87016BT
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