Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race

Packet pickup and race day registration will be from 4-6 inside Resurgence Brewing in the beer garden.

Races will start at 6:00 (kids), 6:30 ( all women ), 6:50 (all men).

Have you ever run a mile as fast as you can? Do you think you have what it takes to compete with the best of the best? Come out and show out for a fast and fun mile race through the heart of the Old First Ward. Whether it’s your first mile or your 200th mile, come out and chase your 2026 running goals in this fast race! Challenge the best amongst the Buffalo running community in this race presented by Checkers AC. After the race swing by Resurgence and enjoy some cold beverages with your best mates. Make sure to sign up by July 31 to ensure a race shirt! We will have a small amount of shirts after for sale.

Custom barstools for the winners and prize money paid only to USATF Niagara association members that win.

This race is part of the USATF Niagara runner of the year series and Buffalo runner of the year series and heats will be split up by gender with a separate kids race.

PRESENTED BY:

Buffalo Marathon, Runners Roost, ADPRO Sports, Canal Club 62, Godfrey Financial Associates

Buffalo’s incomparable Labor Day weekend tradition of fine racing, great food and drink, and enjoying a late summer night with good friends on the Parkway continues. Take advantage of the PR-friendly course, then join the party— complete with great music and all the food and drink you like—as we welcome in the Western New York Running Hall of Fame Class of 2026. All in honor of one of the area’s premier ambassadors of our favorite sport.

PREMIUM ITEM:

Quality men’s and women’s technical shirts to the first 300 registered runners.