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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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