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New York > Nissan Buffalo Marathon, Half Marathon
& Marathon Relay
Buffalo, NY
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Date
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Event
Details
The 2008 running of the Buffalo Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay
event will feature an entirely new course designed to show off the
city's picturesque waterfront areas overlooking Lake Erie. From the
starting line on Franklin Street near Chippewa and Tupper Streets, the
course takes runners along what organizers describe as a "fast, flat
and scenic" route through the heart of the city, along Dar Drive
through LaSalle Park and Buffalo Naval Park, part of Frederick Law
Olmstead's famous linear parks along the city's lakefront areas.
City fathers call Buffalo the "city of trees" for its abundance of
municipal parks, and the Olmstead linear parks (also seen in other
cities such as Atlanta) form the centerpiece of its city park system,
made up of 6 major parks and 8 parkway/roadways. Along the
half-marathon race course, runners are also treated to views of Conway
Park, Seymour Knox Plaza and the city's HSBC Arena, before returning to
the finish line at the Buffalo Convention Center.
As for changes in elevation, the course for the half features only
minimal hills. The course crosses two harbors so runners should expect
some rises and falls in elevation over these stretches, but outside of
these areas the race is largely fast and flat, as organizers attest.
All half-marathon finishers will receive a commemorative medal, and
registration will be available on race day from 5:30 to 6:30 AM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in the northern corner of the state just across the border from
Canada (and overlooking the world-famous Niagra Falls), Buffalo
experiences very cold winters with plenty of snow, but also sees some
of the sunniest and driest summertime conditions of any city in the
Northeast. May temperatures average between 48°F and
66°F, while rainfall averages about 3.35 inches for the month.
Fees
$30 if registered by December 31, 2007
$35 between January 1 - May 1, 2008
$40 between May 2 - 21
$45 at the race expo
Registration
To register for the 2008 Buffalo Half Marathon, register online by clicking here.
Website
www.buffalomarathon.com
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