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Please join us on Saturday August 3, 2024 for the 2nd Annual Craft Beer & Music Running Festival in downtown Niagara Falls, New York! The event is being brought to you by iRun WNY in cooperation with The Craft Kitchen & Bar. We will be offering a 1 Mile Fun Walk along with 5K, 10K, and 15K Run options along the beautiful Lower Niagara River Gorge. All participants who register by July 26th at 9am are guaranteed to receive an official race shirt in their requested size on race morning.
NOTE: We have ordered a small quantity of extra shirts and will mail out for any late registrants if needed after the race!
PLUS there will be craft beer specials after the event for those 21 and older! Net proceeds to benefit the NACC (Niagara Arts & Cultural Center) summer youth programs and your support is appreciated!
START/FINISH
All distances will start and finish on the NY State Park Trail near the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. We are offering a 1-Mile Walk (10am start), along with 5K Run (10am start), 10K Run (9:30am start), and 15K Run (9am start) using out and back routes along the Niagara Falls State Park Pedestrian Path. Runners will enjoy beaufiful and scenic views along the entire route!
Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
NEW FOR 2024: Race Day Registration and packet pickup will take place Saturday morning beginning at 8am at the START/FINISH LINE located near the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center.
The Craft Kitchen & Bar
223 Ferry Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Start/Finish Line Location
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
(Short 5 minute walk from The Craft)
Niagara Falls, New York
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Online registration will remain open right up until race day. Packet pickup will take place at start/finish line starting at 8:00am right up until the start of each race. All participants who register by July 26th are guaranteed to receive a Craft Beer & Music Festival t-shirt in their requested size on race morning. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone. If we happen to run out of shirts, don't worry, we'll mail you one after the race!
1 Mile Fun Walk
10:00 AM START
$30 through July 15th then $35 until race day*
5K Run
10:00 AM START
VIEW PROPOSED COURSE
$35 through July 15th then $40 until race day*
10K Run
9:30 AM START
VIEW PROPOSED COURSE
$40 through July 15th then $45 until race day*
15K Run
9:00 AM START
VIEW PROPOSED COURSE
$45 through July 15th then $50 until race day*
*Includes Niagara Falls Craft Beer & Music Festival t-shirt (must register before July 26th at am for guaranteed shirt on race day), outdoor craft show, live music (Visit The Craft Kitchen & Bar Facebook Page for additional information), DiCamillo Bakery pizza, and the first craft beer (or soda) is on the house! There will be a craft vendors, live music, and craft beer specials (21 and older) throughout the afternoon outside of The Craft!
Mail-in Registration Option
If you prefer to mail in your registration, please download both the race waiver and appropriate USATF liability waiver below and mail to the address shown. You must complete and mail BOTH waivers to the address shown on the waiver along with your check payable to iRun WNY.
>NF Craft Beer & Music Running Festival Application & Waiver
>USATF Waiver (required)
POST RACE CELEBRATION
The post race celebration and awards ceremony will take place at The Craft after the race. Participants will enjoy delicious pizza and the first craft beer is on the house for those 21 and older!
Saturday's entertainment lineup includes national recording artist Claudia Hoyser and special guest School of Rock North Buffalo! There will also be street vendors, craft beer specials throughout the day, and more!
PARKING
Public street parking and city lots within short walking distance of The Craft and start/finish line.
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11:15AM at THE CRAFT: Hand crafted trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female finishers in the 5K 10K, and 15K. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a special gift item.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Bill Olesiuk at 773-410-4375 or Paul Beatty at 716-998-5777.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, shelter-in-place, limit on social gatherings, etc), we want runners to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the event OR convert this to a virtual 5K race. There will be no refunds.
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Professional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. Results are updated throughout the race in real time and can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
- FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor
- ITSYourRace.com
- RaceManagementSolutions.com
Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge!
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