514 5k & 1/2 Marathon
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Buffalo, New York
$38.10–$85.80 · 2 races
5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Bruce Smith Celebrity 1/2 Marathon & 5K on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the beautiful city of Buffalo, Erie! This uplifting event, sponsored by the Lt. Aaron Salters Memorial Scholarship Foundation, honors the memory of those affected by the tragic events of May 14, 2022. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K starting at 9:00 AM in Delaware Park or a challenging 1/2 marathon beginning at 7:00 AM in front of Canisius College.
Experience a day filled with community spirit, music, and delicious food, all while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for high school seniors in Buffalo, ensuring Lt. Aaron Salters' legacy of courage and compassion lives on. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference! Early registrants will receive exclusive swag bags, including a race t-shirt and a water bottle. We can't wait to see you there, so lace up your running shoes and be part of something special!
Experience a day filled with community spirit, music, and delicious food, all while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for high school seniors in Buffalo, ensuring Lt. Aaron Salters' legacy of courage and compassion lives on. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference! Early registrants will receive exclusive swag bags, including a race t-shirt and a water bottle. We can't wait to see you there, so lace up your running shoes and be part of something special!
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Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee &
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
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1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee &
Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
$85.80
Organiser's description
The Lt. Aaron Salters Memorial Scholarship foundation is sponsoring the first annual Bruce Smith Celebrity 1/2 Marathon & 5K. This event was especially created in memoriam for the victims of the devastating acts of violence that transpired on 5/14/2022. Proceeds from this event will be used to provide annual scholarships to City of Buffalo high school seniors in the name of Lt. Aaron Salter, who gave his life trying to protect others and save lives. Please support this most worthy cause by participating in this event or donating to the Lt. Aaron Salters Memorial Scholarship Fund.
If you are running the 1/2 marathon the start line will be in front of Canisius College 2001 Main st at Jefferson Ave, at 7:00am and will go south to W.Delavan then west. If you plan on running the 5K it will start (9:00am) and finish in Delaware park, there will be parking in the lots of Canisius College adjacent( Lyons lot) to the start of the race and also Medaille College lots 18 Agassiz circle. We will have shuttle buses that will take you to your vehicles after the race .There will be music ,food pre and post race ,tents and an after party at St. George Orthodox Church 2 Nottingham terrace . Chairs and umbrellas are welcomed. Swag bags will be given to the first 250 people that register early ,The bag will contain the bag itself, race t-shirt, water bottle and wristband. There will be a pickup date so that registrants can get their packets before the race
If you are running the 1/2 marathon the start line will be in front of Canisius College 2001 Main st at Jefferson Ave, at 7:00am and will go south to W.Delavan then west. If you plan on running the 5K it will start (9:00am) and finish in Delaware park, there will be parking in the lots of Canisius College adjacent( Lyons lot) to the start of the race and also Medaille College lots 18 Agassiz circle. We will have shuttle buses that will take you to your vehicles after the race .There will be music ,food pre and post race ,tents and an after party at St. George Orthodox Church 2 Nottingham terrace . Chairs and umbrellas are welcomed. Swag bags will be given to the first 250 people that register early ,The bag will contain the bag itself, race t-shirt, water bottle and wristband. There will be a pickup date so that registrants can get their packets before the race
Location
2001 Main Street, Buffalo, Buffalo, 14208, NY, United States
514 5k & 1/2 Marathon
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