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Buffalo Marathon Information
ChampionChip
Same day accurate results will be available as we again use the ChampionChip for timing results. This simple system will simplify your finish line experience. You will cross the finish line - return your chip - head for the post race celebration. Results will be posted during the post race party in the Convention Center.
All chips should be removed by the finish line volunteers. Any unreturned chips will be charged to the entrant at a cost of $30.
The Buffalo Marathon/ Half-Marathon & Marathon Relay
Marathon Start Time: 7:00 AM
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:00 AM
4-Person Relay Start Time: 7:00 AM
Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay events all start at the same time, in the same area. Note: All new course with all events spending more time along the waterfront. All Marathon, Half Marathon and relay team runners will receive the official Buffalo Marathon custom designed shirt along with a race packet filled with free products and valuable coupons. All marathon runners who finish under six hours receive a commemorative finisher's medal. All half marathon runners who finish receive a commemorative finisher's medal. Post race fruit and refreshments will be provided for all runners at the finish line.
Awards
Marathon
In the marathon, the prize structure has been expanded and is as follows:
1st overall male or female $2,000
2nd overall male or female $1,000
3rd overall male or female $500
1st overall masters male or female $500
2nd overall masters male or female $300
3rd overall masters male or female $150
Half-Marathon
In the half marathon, the prize structure is as follows:
1st overall male or female $500
2nd overall male or female $300
3rd overall male or female $150
1st overall masters male or female $200
2nd overall masters male or female $150
3rd overall masters male or female $100
There will be no duplication of awards
The top three males and females in each of the following age groups will receive awards:
Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 plus.
The Half Marathon
The Buffalo Half Marathon, will start with the marathon, and travel the first half of the marathon course. The new course map will be available online at buffalomarathon.com and provided in your race packet.
The Marathon Relay
Each team must have four runners. See application for relay categories. The first three runners on each team run 10K while the anchor leg runner finishes with 12K. The top three teams in each category will receive four individual trophies.
Bus Transportation
Relay team and Half Marathon transportation will be provided on buses departing on Pearl Street, next to the Hyatt Hotel. Buses will be marked with signage indicating the relay point or Half Marathon destination. Runners can leave their bags with gear, on the bus. Baggage tags will be provided at registration, for identification. They can later retrieve it by showing their bib number, at the Convention Center, behind the awards area. Buses will also be available to take the relay runners back to the finish after they have completed their leg. Further details will be provided in your race packet.
The Buffalo Marathon Association Presents:
Course Record Challenge '07
We are very pleased to announce that again in 2007 the Buffalo Marathon Association has established the following CASH bonuses for breaking our existing course records.
The following will be paid to the first place male and female and first place male and female master should they break the existing event records:
$1,000 will be awarded for breaking either of the two open event records:
Men - 2:22:35 (Rick Mannen, 1991)
Women - 2:44:57 (Beth Anne DeCiantis, 1991)
$1,000 will be awarded for breaking either of the two masters event records:
Men - 2:29:24 (Dr. David O'Keeffe, 2001)
Women - 2:57:32 (Leslie J. Carson, 2004)
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