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2025 USATF NIAGARA RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES
2025
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Diane Sardes
St Gregs
Jennifer winning the St.Gregs 5K race.
St. Gregory The Great Great Race 5K
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Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-06-17
 6:00 PM
Williamsville East High School
A Nike rep from Runners Roost will be on-site, and guess what? You'll get to test drive a brand-new pair of Nikes during your workout. Come run in style!
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-06-24
 6:00 PM
Williamsville East High School
We're wrapping up practice with an ice cream social—because you've earned it.
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-07-01
 6:00 PM
Williamsville East High School
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-07-08
 6:00 PM
Williamsville East High School
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-07-15
 6:00 PM
Williamsville East High School
Group Run
Wednesday 2025-07-16
 6:00 PM
Group run - led by Tom Droz
Meet at Cabernet Wine Bar - 9 North Ellicott, WIlliamsville
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-07-22
 6:00 PM
Williamsville East High School
Yoga at the Track
Telegraph Road Race
Sunday 2025-07-27
 3:00 PM
Run as far as you can while listening to the song 'Telegraph Road Race' by Dire Straits (14:18).
Medina NY
Winners can win Free Entry to the 2026 Buffalo Marathon
TelegraphRoadRace.com
Checkers Picnic
Sunday 2025-07-27
 12:00 PM
South Long Park
South Long Street
Williamsville
Run 716 15K
Sunday 2025-08-03
 7:16 AM
To Volunteer click
HERE
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-08-05
 6:00 PM
Meet at Bassett Park for XC instead of track this week.
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-08-12
 6:15 PM
Tapestry Charter School
Queen City Mile
Saturday 2025-08-16
 6:00 PM
Part of the USATF Niagara Series
Formerly known as the Checkers Mile
Race will take place in the Old First Ward in Buffalo
Click
HERE
to Sign Up.
Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5K
Friday 2025-08-29
 6:30 PM
Elmwood and Bidwell, Buffalo. Fast, PR-friendly course. All runners and walkers are welcome. Post-race party begins on Bidwell Parkway immediately following the race and features the Western New York Hall of Fame induction ceremony, music, and plenty of food and refreshments.
Track Workout
Tuesday 2025-09-09
 6:15 PM
Tapestry Charter School
Battle of Buffalo
Checkers Christmas 3K Race
Sunday 2025-12-07
 9:00 AM
This race is a literal walk in the park! Or, a run in the park if you prefer. It's one glorious lap (maybe a smidge longer) around Ring Road in Delaware Park. Proceeds benefit Kevin Guest House. Sign up today, won't you?
To signup click
here
To Volunteer click
HERE
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Checkers Athletic Club promotes a positive, healthy physical and mental well-being primarily through the sport of running. Members consist of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, who interact athletically and socially to achieve their personal goals.