Note: All new course with all events spending more time along the waterfront. See Course Info page.

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.
New this year, the runner shirt will be a New Balance Technical shirt ($35 Value).

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.

Registration, Packet Pick-up
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More registration info.

ENTRY FEES: (US Funds Only)

Register by April 1, receive a free In-Training Shirt!

	Through Dec 31, 2008	Jan. 1, 2009 thru Apr 1, 2009	Apr. 2, 2009 thru May 1, 2009	Pre-Registration After May 1, 2009	At Expo
Marathon:	$60*	$70*	$70	$80	$90
Half Marathon:	$35*	$40*	$40	$45	$50
4P Relay Team:	$100*	$100*	$100	$120	$140

*Register by April 1 and you will receive an official "I'm Training for the Buffalo Marathon" T-shirt.

Packet pickup for pre-registered runners, late registering runners and all relay teams will be held at the
Buffalo Marathon Expo, at the Hyatt, on Saturday, May 23, from 9am thru 4pm.
Registration will also be held on race day, Sunday, May 24, from 5:30am until 6:30am.

A New, Fast, Flat Course
This year our course is fast, flat, and scenic, showcasing the beauty of Western New York’s waterfront. Crossing two harbors and a nature preserve, it highlights some of our friendliest neighborhoods, finest architecture and famous Olmstead parks. If you are attempting a personal best, or qualifying for the Boston Marathon, this is the race.

ChampionChip
Same day accurate results will be available using the ChampionChip® for timing.
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 must be removed by finishline volunteers. Any unreturned chips will be charged to the entrant at a cost of $30.

Awards
Marathon
In the marathon, the prize structure is as follows:
Ist overall male or female $2,000
2nd overall male or female $1,000
3rd overall male or female $500
Ist 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:
Ist overall male or female $500
2nd overall male or female $300
3rd overall male or female $150
Ist 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 team in each category will receive four individual trophies.

Bus Transportation
Relay team 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 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.

Marathon Course Assistance
Water and Gatorade will be available every two miles, starting at the 3 mile marker. Professional medical assistance will be available throughout the entire race, with fully staffed medical area at the finish line. Toilets will be available near the start, at the 10K and 20K marks and at the finish. The course will officially close at 1pm. Runners who have not made it to the halfway point in 2 1/2 hours will be asked to leave the course and finish the marathon on the sidewalks. Those remaining on the course after 1pm will be required to finish on the sidewalks if they wish to complete the distance. No bicycles, baby joggers or roller blades will be allowed on the course.

The Buffalo Marathon Association Presents:
Course Record Challenge '09
We are very pleased to announce that again in 2009 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 - 2:17:55 (Jacob Chamar, 2007)
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)

Ideal Weather
Our weather is one of our most desirable features. Buffalo is very moderate at this time of year, making for ideal marathon running conditions. The average temperature for May 24 is 61ºF/16ºC. The average high is 70ºF/21ºC. The average low is 51ºF/10ºC.

Other Race Weekend Features:
The Buffalo Marathon Expo will be held at the Hyatt Hotel on Saturday, May 23 from 9am to 4pm

Pre-race Pasta Dinner:
Saturday, May 23, from 4 pm to 7:30pm at St. Anthony's Church Hall, 160 Court Street. The meal is free to all registered runners with a $5 charge for guests payable at the door. A meal ticket and a location map will be in your race packet. Please indicate on your application if you plan to attend and how many guest(s) you plan to bring.

Post-race Party and Awards Ceremony:
Award ceremony, food, beverage and music from 8:30am thru 3pm. Awards for the Half Marathon presented at 9:30am, and the Marathon presented at 11:30 am. The post-race party and awards ceremony will be held at the Buffalo Convention Center, next to the finish line. A location map will be included in your race packet.

Children's Mini-Marathon:
A FREE 26.2 yard fun run on May 24 at 2pm in front of the Hyatt. For kids 2 years thru 12 years. Includes refreshments and finisher ribbons for all.

Official Race Hotel:
Hyatt Hotel
Two Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716)-856-1234

Conveniently located within walking distance of both the start and finish. The Hyatt Hotel will be offering special Buffalo Marathon weekend rates, if available.

Final Information
Final details and information such as pasta and post-race party directions, mini-marathon details and course map will be included in your race packet.

For further information, call John Beishline at (716) 694-5154.

Finish line provided by WNY Finishline Services Computerized Results provided by ChipTimeResults.com.