This years Crystal Beach 5K Race is now in the record books and if you would like to

see the results you may go to:

http://www.buffalorunners.com/

For more photos of this years race you may go to:

http://www.crystalbeach5k.com                           

           Joseph Hughes - 18:03                   Carla Kuhn - 19:53

            Male Winner                                  Female Winner

 We hope you will be joining us in next years event!

2008 Crystal Beach 5K Run/Walk

 The 2008 Crystal Beach 5K is in the books.  We had our best turnout in this our

4th year of hosting the race in Crystal Beach.  It was a bright and sunny day,

temperature at the time of the start was 68 degrees, no wind, excellent day for a PR. 

Our male winner was Rodney Hulstein with a course record time of 15:50. 

While our female winner was 11 year old Stephanie Ryall running a sensational 19:56. 

Congratulations to both runners and we hope to see you both next year to defend your titles!

For a look at this years race results

A Certain Strider's Opinion by Gene "Flash" Baran

We enter races and ask for a resonable fee, a worthy cause, a well run course,

fair weather, safety by all means (as Bridget found out),  maybe a PR and a thumbs

up or down award-a great party. Most of this could not be accomplished were it not

for the race director.  They may be invisible to almost all the runners, which could

be both good and/or bad.  There are some enlightened individuals who with their

personality are: 1.) flexible,  2.) approachable,  3.) pleasant,  and most importantly,

4.) are able to solve impromptu problems with the aplomb of a diplomat. Here, in no

ranking whatsoever are five race directors who have stood out over the years. 

                                                                    Lindsay's Legacy  -  November

                                                                      Mississippi Mudds - August

                                                            Friends of Crystal Beach 5K - October

                                                                           Bunny Hop - April

                                                                    Reindeer Run - December  

2006 Crystal Beach 5K Run/Walk

And they are off!

Phhhhhhhhhewie, why didn't someone tell me how far 5K is?

October 7, 2006

The overall winners of the 2006 Crystal Beach 5k were:

Male:  John McMahon  -  16:20.67

Female:  -  Joelle Mann  -  19:39.33

Course Record

Our race drew competitors from 8 to 72 years of age. 

We were happy to have back with us this year Edna and Kayla who

exemplify the spirit of athletics.

The post race party at the Palmwood. A great day for a race and an equally

great day for a party on the lake.

Our First annual 5k Run/Walk

October 8, 2005

2005 was our first year of sponsoring this event.  103 runners/walkers crossed

the finish line on what turned out to be a chilly fall day.  The race began on

Ridge Rd. across from the entrance to the Crystal Beach Yacht and Tennis Club

and wound its way along Erie Rd. toward the Buffalo Canoe Club to a turn around

point.  Runners then continued back along the same course to the finish line which

was at the same point as the start of the race.  Runners let it be known, this is a

beautiful flat, fast, out and back, certified course.  If you are looking for a personal

record in the 5K this is the course for you.  Last year's honorary race starter was

Perry Longboat a descendent of one of Canada's most legendary distance runners;

Tom Longboat.

The overall winners of the 2005 Crystal Beach 5K Run were:

              Men:  Hermann Pohl - 18:30        

      Women:  Joanne York  - 19:20

For the complete results of the 2005 race go to: 

www.buffalorunners.com/results/2005/crystal05.htm

Volunteers from the Crystal Beach Elementary School man our waterstop

along with their Principal Tom Reynolds.

After race party at the Palmwood Restaurant