Please join us on Saturday November 18, 2023 for the Grassroots Gardens Fall 5K, 10K, and 15K running event! The races are being brought to you by iRunWNY and LaSalle Vineyard & Community Garden to raise funds for WNY Grassroots Gardens. All three distances being offered feature beautiful and scenic views of the upper Niagara River. The 15K is an out-and-back course that runs from LaSalle Waterfront Park to Goat Island and Niagara Falls!
Grassroots Gardens WNY is a determined group of activists who educate and lead committed neighborhood gardeners. They collaboratively cultivate and manage more than 300,000 square feet (and growing) of green space in Buffalo including the beautiful LaSalle Vineyard Garden located on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY.
START/FINISH
10am Start Time: All three races will start and finish at LaSalle Waterfront Park using the USATF certified course maps shown below. We will have two water stations setup near the 5K and 10K turnarounds. Restrooms will be available at the LaSalle Waterfront Park. We will also place a portable toilet on the course at the 10K turnaround.
15K Course Map #NY18301JJ
10K Course Map #NY18016JJ
5K Course Map #NY18015JJ
LaSalle Waterfront Park
6611 Buffalo Ave.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
REGISTRATION
Online registration will remain open right up until the start of each race or until sold out. All participants who registered by 11/10/23 at 9:00am are guaranteed to receive an official Grassroots Gardens shirt in their desired size. Short sleeve shirts for 5K participants and long sleeve shirts for 10K and 15K participants. Late registrants will select from the extra shirts on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will also provide post race food after the race. ALL PARTICIPANTS will also receive a custom Grassroots Gardens finisher medal!
5K Registration: $30 / $35 after 11/1/23
10K Registration: $40 / $45 after 11/1/23
15K Registration: $45 through race day
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 iRunWNY. Paper applications must be received by 11-16-23.
>Grassroots Gardens Fall Race Application & Waiver
>USATF Waiver (Required)
Beautiful & Scenic Course Along the Upper Niagara River
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Our post race celebration will take place at the start/finish line located at LaSalle Waterfront Park. We'll be cooking on the grille for your post race enjoyment!
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Hand crafted trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female finishers in each race. Age group awards will be announced and runners will be presented with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place decals to go on the back of their custom finisher medals. All participants will also have the option of downloading custom finisher certificates from the event page and view/share finish line photos following the race!
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
PARKING
There is limited parking available at LaSalle Waterfront Park for about 25 vehicles. Runners are also welcome to park at Niagara Riverside Resort where they can use the restrooms inside the main lobby before walking over.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact iRun WNY (Paul Beatty) at (716) 998-5777 or via email at pbeatty@irunWNY.com.
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, permit issues, etc) we want runners to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the event date if needed OR convert this to a virtual event. There will be no refunds.
2019 Run For Fun Celebration!
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Gun start/chip finish timing 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
- 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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