Please join us on Sunday, April 30, 2023 for the 2nd Annual Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf 5K! The race will take place in Delaware Park.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUPOnline registration will remain open right up until the start of the race. Race day registration (packet pickup) will be between 7:30am - 8:45am adjacent to the start line near the Buffalo Zoo parking lot.5K Registration Fee ............ $30/$35 on race day5K Virtual Race Entry* ....... $25 through 4/23/23 (includes mailing of custom finisher medal)*Virtual participants will automatically receive their custom finisher medal in the mail approximately 1 week after the race (Continental USA only).
>5K Paper Application & Waiver (coming soon)
NEW: Virtual Registration Option (includes mailing of medal)Can't make the race... Participate virtually! Simply sign up for the 5K Virtual Race before it sells out. You choose the location and time to get out on your own and run/walk your 5K any time in the months of April or May. Feel free to use the FREE IYR Virtual App to track and score your run. You will also be able to manually enter your finish time directly to the IYR Results Page any time during the months of April/May. We'll automatically mail out your finisher medal about a week after the race.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Join us after the race in the Parkside Lodge in Delaware Park.
START/FINISHThe race will start on Meadow Drive (aka: Ring Road) near the Buffalo Zoo parking lot and finishes at the south edge of the park near the Indian Hunter Statue. CLICK HERE to view the non-certified course map (The USATF course map shown has expired however event planners are still planning to use this course) or CLICK HERE to view the interactive map shown above.
PARKINGPlenty of street parking is available. Pets and strollers are not permitted. AWARDSTrophies will be presented to the overall male and female finishers at the post race celebration in the Parkside Lodge. All participants will receive a finisher medal. Custom finisher certificates and finish line photos can also be accessed via the RESULTS button at the top of this page.CONTACT / INFORMATIONFor additional information on the race please contact Lisa Schaffer by email lschaffer@bestselfwny.org or phone 716.842.0440 ext. 2173 or 716.949.9361 cell.
CANCELLATION POLICYThere will be no refunds. In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, etc), we reserve the right to postpone/reschedule the event at our discretion or offer a virtual alternative if necessary. TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICESProfessional timing & finish line 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
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor
- 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!
