2019 Race Weekend Guide
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RACE WEEKEND GUIDE 2019 1 2 2019 RACE WEEKEND GUIDE CONTENTS WELCOME FROM RACE DIRECTOR � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 LETTER FROM MAYOR � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 LETTER FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 MARATHON WEEKEND SCHEDULE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7–8 PARKING FOR EXPO AND RACE DAY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 5K INFO � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13 MARATHON EXPO, REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 PRE-RACE PASTA PARTY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 GENERAL BAGGAGE POLICY AND PRE-RACE GEAR CHECK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON STARTING PROCEDURES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18–19 MARATHON RELAY PROCEDURES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19–20 COURSE ENTERTAINMENT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 SUPPORT ON THE COURSE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 COURSE MAP � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24 COURSE CLOSURE POLICY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25-26 THE INS AND OUTS OF THE FINISH LINE OF THE BUFFALO MARATHON � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29–31 POST-RACE PARTY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 33 WEEKEND IN BUFFALO GUIDE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 34–36 KALEIDA HEALTH HEART TO HEART RELAY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39 DIAPER DASH PRESENTED BY JOHN R� OISHEI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40 KIDS MINI MARATHON � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41 RUFFALO STAMPEDE & BARK CRAWL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43 SPONSORS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 45 CHARITIES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47 COURSE SIGHTS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56 3 BUFFALO-ERIE MARATHON ASSOCIATION, INC / P.O. BOX 845 / AMHERST, NY 14226 Welcome to Buffalo! On behalf of the Buffalo Marathon Board, the committee, our thousands of volunteers and esteemed sponsors, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2019 Buffalo Marathon Weekend. The Buffalo Marathon is a non-profit, 501c3 charitable organization. Our goal is to make this a memorable weekend for everyone participating while giving back to the community. We would like to thank everyone who supports us to make this event possible and better and better every year. Kaleida Health has joined us as our Premier Sponsor and we are thankful for their commitment to the weekend. Together, we have created the Heart to Heart Relay, a peer to peer fundraising event. All funds raised for the Relay will benefit the best-in-class cardiac programs at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute. Also, new for 2019 is the Diaper Dash. This is a 26.2-foot crawl and is sponsored by Oishei Children’s Hospital and allows those 2 and under (and their parents) to participate in the weekend. Kaleida Health will expand our on- course medical coverage by providing 4 highly trained health care providers, AEDs and supplies at each medical station along the course route. Fireworks return this year so be sure to look skyward during the national anthem just prior to the start of the race on Sunday morning. We will continue the celebration at the finish line to celebrate the culmination of training, discipline and sheer will of our athletes. We know how hard you prepare for this weekend. It’s our goal to provide you with a big-time race experience you will cherish for years to come. Most importantly, we want you to come back year-after-year, bringing your fellow runners from across the street and all over the world. Buffalo is the “City of Good Neighbors,” and we hope you enjoy being here as much as we enjoy having you. Have a great race and please remember to thank the Police, First Responders and Volunteers who are working hard to keep all of us safe. Greg Weber Rich Clark Executive Director/Race Director Operations Director WWW.BUFFALOMARATHON.ORG BUFFALO-ERIE MARATHON ASSOCIATION, INC / P.O. BOX 845 / AMHERST, NY 14226 4 5 6 MARATHON WEEKEND SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MAY 24 Time Activity Location 7:00 PM Friday Night Pedal Party (ride) The Landmark on Pearl. 316 Pearl street FREE EVENT 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Free Yoga (Weather Permitting) Convention Center/ Finish Line 8:00 PM Pedal Party Afterparty The Landmark on Pearl. 316 Pearl street SATURDAY, MAY 25 John Beishline Memorial 5k 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM 5k Packet Pickup (No expo day registration) Convention Center Lobby 8:30 AM 5k Start Pearl Street Behind the Convention Center 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM 5k Post Race Party Convention Center, Upstairs 9:45 AM 5k Awards Convention Center, Upstairs Diaper Dash Presented by John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital 9:00 - 9:45AM Diaper Dash Packet Pickup Convention Center Lobby 10:00AM Diaper Dash Starts Convention Center/ Finish Line Kids Mini-Marathon 9:45 AM Bib Pickup – No race day registration Convention Center Lobby 10:30 AM Start of 3 & Under Franklin St. & Court St. 10:45 AM Start of 4 & 5 year olds Court St. & Niagara Square 11:00 AM Start of 6 – 8 year olds Genesee St., Near Timing Trailer Ruffalo Stampede & Bark Crawl Presented by Tito’s 11:30 AM Ruffalo Stampede Packet Pickup Front of convention center 12:30 AM Ruffalo Stampede Franklin & Huron 1:00pm - 1:45pm Bark Crawl Stop #1 at Frankie Primo +39 - 51 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202 1:45pm - 2:30pm Bark Crawl Stop #2 at Soho Buffalo - 64 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202 2:30pm - 3:15pm Bark Crawl Stop #3 at Local Kitchen & Beer Bar - 88 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202 3:15pm - 4:00pm Bark Crawl Stop #4 Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill - 189 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202 7 Health and wellness expo presented by Excelsior + Packet Pickup Convention Center, Upstairs 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Expo and Packet Pickup Convention Center, Upstairs 6:00 - 8:00 PM Free Yoga - Restorative Class Convention Center/ Finish Line Pasta Party Presented by Chef’s with Keynote from Dave McGillivray Conv. Center Ballroom, 1st Floor 4:00 - 6:00PM Single seating and will be over at 6:00 PM 5:00 - 6:00PM Dave McGillivray Keynote Speach SUNDAY, MAY 26 - RACE DAY 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM Last-chance Packet Pickup — No race day registration Convention Center, Room 106 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM Gear Drop, Must use the provided clear plastic bags Convention Center, Room 106 and have your bib pull tab availableathon, Marathon Relay Start Delaware St. & Huro 6:30AM Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay Start Delaware & Huron St. 8:15 AM Post-Race Party Starts Convention Center, Upstairs 8:15 AM* Half-Marathon Awards, Male & Female Overall Winners at the Finish Line, Franklin St. 9:00 AM Beer is served – ID may be requested Convention Center, Upstairs 9:45 AM* Full-Marathon Awards, Male Overall Winners at the Finish Line, Franklin St. 10:30 AM Half-Marathon Course Closes 10:45 PM* Full-Marathon Awards Female Overall Winners at the Finish Line, Franklin St. 12:30 PM Finish Line Closes 1:30 PM Post-Race Party Closes MONDAY, MAY 27 - MEMORIAL DAY 5:30 PM arrive Memorial Day Slow Roll – Free event open Buffalo and Erie County to all. Naval park open for regular hours for tours - ride Naval & Military Park afterparty on deck of the USS Little Rock with food, drinks, music, and fellow ship 6:30 PM rolling Memorial Day Slow Roll starts Buffalo Naval Park Live runner tracking is available via our apple and google tracking apps! Click the icon to download the app 8 *subject to change based on finishing times. PARKING WHERE AND HOW TO PARK FOR THE BUFFALO MARATHON Have you ever had one of those running-related nightmares where you’re trying to find a spot to park your car, only to hear the starting gun for the race go off in the distance? Here’s all the information you’ll need to not let that nightmare happen in real life! The Buffalo Marathon is primarily held in Downtown Buffalo,