Course

The half marathon will start with the full marathon, the course is relatively flat and fast with great volunteer support and a scenic view of downtown’s waterfront and its major landmarks. The course has been designed for our athletes to enjoy views of Lake Erie, First Niagara Center Home of the Buffalo Sabres, Forest Lawn Cemetery, parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and many other Buffalo highlights.

Water and Gatorade will be available every two miles beginning at mile 2.

All Half Marathoners will receive:

Finisher Tech Shirt.
Finisher Medal for completing the event
Post Race Party Immediately Following
Age Group Awards

Course Support

There will be bike support monitoring the race course and professional medical assistance will be available throughout the entire race, with fully staffed medical area at the finish line.

Bands on Course

Live bands will be performing a variety of music every couple of miles on the race course. Make sure those dancing...we mean running...shoes are laced up nice and tight. Runners will be serenaded by a variety of music from classical to classic rock, punk rock to jazz, and everything in between will be performed by local artists.