Old First Ward Shamrock Run

The Beer Chase 5K has a New NAME and a New HOME!

Join us for the inaugural Beyond Vision Dash taking place on May 2 at our New Home Resurgence Brewing Company. We are also excited to announce our NEW charity partner Visually Impaired Advancement (VIA).

A few new additions for this year in addition to our 5K. We are also adding a Visually Impaired Division 5K, a Kids Mile and A Low Vision Stroll to give you even more fun on race day!

With our new home will come some new additions for race day and we will be announcing those as we get closer to race day.

Interested in sponsorship click HERE

📅 Date: May 9th-10th

📍 Location: Delaware Park

⏱ Start Time: 11am-11am

🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Run, Walk, Bike – Choose Your Challenge!

Registration is $25- This includes your 2026 event t-shirt

Join us for the Mind Over 24-Hour Run, a powerful endurance event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding it. Whether you're running for a loved one, pushing your own limits, or supporting the cause, every step makes an impact.

How It Works:

✅ Run, walk, bike, or rollerblade—any distance, any pace.

✅ Stay for an hour or for the full 24 hours

✅ Solo or with a team—compete for the most miles covered!

✅ Dedication laps to honor loved ones.

✅ Live DJ, community support, and epic energy throughout the event!

Registration Includes:

🎽 Official Mind Over T-Shirt

📸 Professional race photos

🥤 Recovery zone with hydration & nutrition

Why We Run:

This event supports the Mind Over Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using fitness as a tool for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Every step you take helps us fund mental health programs, outreach efforts, and community support initiatives.

Ways to Get Involved:

💙 Register – Join us in person or virtually!

💸 Donate – Support our mission even if you can’t attend.

🤝 Fundraise – Create a team and rally your community!

🎤 Sponsorship – Partner with us to make a bigger impact.

Let’s push our limits, support each other, and show that mental health matters. Sign up today and be part of something bigger than the miles!

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon Weekend. Come out and enjoy a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, the Buffalo Marathon 5K, 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash or The Ruffalo. This is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier that takes you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2026.

Please be Aware There are No Refunds.

Please understand to provide you with the best event possible we need to plan, budget and control our costs based on our registration numbers. We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating. With that in mind we are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race.

Protect Your Race Registration

Registration insurance is available for the nominal charge of 7.5% of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum charge is $8.99). Register with peace of mind knowing you can recover 100% of your registration cost plus fees If you cannot attend the race for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.

Friday, May 29

Get Ready to Get Messy!

We’re trading the "long distance" for "long-lasting memories!" Our annual run is officially leveling up to a Campus Color Run.

Instead of a full 5k—we’re doing 5 Laps of Color for a total of 1.5 miles. Whether you want to sprint for the gold or stroll through the rainbow, this event is all about fun, family, and a whole lot of neon powder.

5 Colors | 5 Laps | 1.5 Miles

• Run your way: Do one lap or all five!

• On-Campus: No travel, just fun.

Grab your friends and let’s turn the campus into a masterpiece. 🌈