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Buffalo Subaru 4 Mile Chase - 44th Annual

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4 mi

Jul 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM EDTBuffalo, New York, US

On our calendar since Mar 2016

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The Buffalo Subaru Chase is back live and in person - Friday, July 17th @ 7pm

The social running event of the summer in the Elmwood Village

 

Donations to Benefit: ECMC FOUNDATION

 

Pre-Race Party • Music: 5:00 PM

• T-Shirts to the First 750 Entries
• Free Kids Races
• Couples Division
• Very Deep Awards

 

Post-Race Party • Music:

Complimentary Food & Refreshments

 

USATF Niagara Association 4 Mile Road Championship:  

Buffalo Subaru 4 Mile Chase is hosting the 2026 USATF Niagara Association  Open and Masters 4 Mile Championships.  To be eligible for USATF Niagara awards and scoring, you must be a current 2026 USATF Niagara member.  

With the race being designated the 4 Mile Championship, this also includes being apart of the 2026 USATF Niagara Runner Of The Year Series and the USATF Niagara Team Grand Prix Series

 

RACE DAY • PACKET PICK-UP: 

FRIDAY, JULY 17th: 2:30pm UNTIL RACE TIME - BIDWELL PKWY AT ELMWOOD AVE


• $40.00 U.S. Funds - Cash, Check, Credit Card, Canadian at daily bank rate
• Pre-registered runners may pick up numbers and T-shirts on Bidwell Parkway next to 946 Elmwood Avenue
• No refunds

 

Race Schedule:

The 43rd Running. Friday, July 17th, 2026
2:30 P.M. Registration and Expo begin.
5:00 P.M. Happy Hour / Live Music.
6:30 P.M. Elite Introductions and Pre-Race Instructions.
7:00 P.M. SHARP - RACE START.

 

KID’S RACES• AWARDS AND SURPRISES FOR ALL:


A special FREE Kids Race for boys & girls (5-6yr. olds, 30yds; 7-8yr. olds, 40 yds; 9-10yr. olds, 50 yds) will begin at 7pm. Register 5pm-6:30 on Bidwell Parkway

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