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iRun WNY is proud to present the Niagara Falls USA Marathon, Half Marathon and Historic Lewiston 5K! Experience for yourself the beauty and history of the Niagara Region.
MARATHON: Saturday April 27, 2024
START TIME 8:00AM: The full marathon will have participants running the half-marathon course twice. The start/finish line will be located inside Artpark State Park. Runners will travel through Artpark and up the new pathway adjacent to the Niagara Scenic Parkway to the top of Lewiston Hill. Continuing along the Niagara River Gorge, participants will have spectacular views of Canada as they run past the Niagara Power Project, Devil's Hole, Whirlpool State Park, Whirlpool Bridge, Aquarium of Niagara to the turnaround located near the Niagara Discovery Center before returning back to Lewiston using the same route. Once they cross the finish line in Lewiston they will head back out for one more lap of the 13.1 mile course they just completed!
The USATF Course #NY22008JJ will start and finish in the lower striped parking lot as in the past. We will advise participants prior to the race about parking as the lower lot via 4th Street has been under construction and I'm not quite sure if it will be done in time for participants to park there. If not, you will be advised to park in the upper lot and make the short walk down the brick paved path to the start/fiinish line area.
HALF-MARATHON: Saturday April 27, 2024
START TIME 8:00AM: The half marathon will start/finish inside Artpark State Park. Runners will travel through Artpark and up the new pathway adjacent to the Niagara Scenic Parkway to the top of Lewiston Hill. Continuing along the Niagara River Gorge, participants will have spectacular views of Canada as they run past the Niagara Power Project, Devil's Hole, Whirlpool State Park, Whirlpool Bridge, Aquarium of Niagara to the turnaround located near the Niagara Discovery Center before returning back to Lewiston using the same route.
The USATF Course #NY22008JJ will start and finish in the lower striped parking lot as in the past. We will advise participants prior to the race about parking as the lower lot via 4th Street has been under construction and I'm not quite sure if it will be done in time for participants to park there. If not, you will be advised to park in the upper lot and make the short walk down the brick paved path to the start/fiinish line area.
HISTORIC LEWISTON 5K: Friday April 26, 2024
START TIME 6:00PM: The Historic Lewiston 5K will start and finish at Marilyn Toohey Park in the Village of Lewiston. Participants will enjoy a fast/flat run through area neighborhoods north of Center Street (VIEW COURSE MAP). Lewiston was the first European settlement in Western New York. During the 1600s and 1700s, when the French and British traders settled in the area, Lewiston was instrumental in the development of the Great Lakes region because of its strategic location. There are many historic buildings and sites found throughout the village. One of the most famous is the Lewiston Frontier House featured on our finisher medal. The Frontier House, built in 1824, is situated at 460 Center Street and was once hailed as the best hotel west of Albany!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online registration for all races will remain open until race day or until sold out.
Historic Lewiston 5K
Early Registration: Fall 2023 through December 31, 2023
$30.00 includes guaranteed race shirt, meal ticket & finisher medal
Open Registration: January 1st through March 20, 2024
$35.00 includes guaranteed race shirt, meal ticket & finisher medal
Late Registration: March 21st though race day
$35.00 includes guaranteed shirt for those who register by 4/19/24 at 9am, meal ticket, and finisher medal.
Niagara Falls USA Half-Marathon
Early Registration: Fall 2023 through December 31, 2023
$75.00 includes guaranteed race shirt, meal ticket & finisher medal
Open Registration: January 1st through March 20, 2024
$80.00 includes guaranteed race shirt, meal ticket & finisher medal
Late Registration: March 21st though race day
$90.00 includes guaranteed race shirt for those who register by 4/19/24 at 9am, meal ticket & finisher medal.
Niagara Falls USA Marathon
Early Registration: Fall 2023 through December 31, 2023
$95.00 includes guaranteed deluxe dri-fit shirt, meal ticket & finisher medal
Open Registration: January 1st through March 20, 2024
$110.00 includes guaranteed deluxe dri-fit shirt, meal ticket & finisher medal
Late Registration: March 21st though race day
$125.00 includes guaranteed deluxe dri-fit shirt for those who register by 4/19/24 at 9am, meal ticket & finisher medal.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION
We will offer an early packet pickup for all three races on Thursday April 25th from 6-9pm that will take place at the Brickyard Brewing Company in the Village of Lewiston.
Brickyard Brewing Co.
436 Center Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Race day packet pickup for the 5K on Friday night and the marathon and half marathon on Saturday will take place at the start/finish line of each race. Race day packet pickup will open 2 hours before the start of each race.
Historic Lewiston 5K
Friday April 26, 2024 from 4-6pm
Marilyn Toohey Park
145 North 4th Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
Niagara Falls USA Marathon & Half Marathon
Saturday April 27, 2024 from 6-8am
Artpark State Park
145 North 4th Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
Mail-in Registration Option
If you prefer to mail in your registration, please download both the race waiver and 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 iRunWNY.
>Event Application & Waiver
>USATF Waiver (required)
MARATHON WATER STATIONS
We will have 11 opportunities for water/hydration/restrooms setup on the 13.1 mile course from start to finish. All stations will offer both water and Gatorade. This is an out and back 13.1 mile course so you will have access to each water station twice!
Start Line at Artpark State Park - Lewiston Queenston Bridge - Devil's Hole - Whirlpool State Park - Whirlpool Bridge - Turnaround Location - Whirlpool State Park - Devil's Hole - Lewiston Queenson Bridge - Artpark State Park - Finish Line
POST RACE FUN!
The post race celebration for all three races will take place at/near the start/finish line of each race. Favorite's Pizza will provide delicious hot, fresh pizza at the finish line on Friday night for the 5K runners and on Saturday, runners completing the marathon or half marathon will enjoy post race food/snacks at the finish line compliments of Brickyard Pub & BBQ! We are planning to serve penne pasta, roasted red potatoes, and salad.
Stick around after each race to cheer on friends, enjoy post race food/snacks and music at the finish line, and then head to the Brickyard Brewing Company to celebrate with family and friends! Brickyard Brewing Company will be offering special discount pricing on all BBC draft beer to runners throughout the day. We will live stream results to the television monitors at BBC throughout the race for your convenience.
COURSE MAPS
13.1 Course Map*
26.2 Course Map*
5K Course Map
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Trophies will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers. All participants will receive a beautiful custom finisher medal and age group decals to go on the back of the medals will be presented to the top three male and female runners.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and older.
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 race. There will be no refunds.
DEFERRALS & TRANSFERS
We will allow a one time deferral (half marathon and full marathon) through March 31, 2024. Marathon participants can elect to transfer to the half-marathon distance right up until race day.
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 will be 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:
- ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor at BBC
- 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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