The date for the 2008 Crystal Beach 5K Race/Walk will be Saturday October 11th.

We were lucky enough to have a FOCB member who volunteered to photograph the 2007 race.  He has put together a terrific photo gallery for you to see.  Click on the line below to access those photos.

For a look at the 2007 Crystal Beach 5K run/walk

Ian Carlino of Kenmore was our overall race winner this year with a time of 18:50 while Joanne York regained her title as first female finisher with a time of 21:12.

For a look at this years race results

The following is from the December 2006 Lancaster Striders Newsletter. 

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

The registration girls; Pam, Sally, Francie, and Sally.

Waiting for the gun!

And they are off!

And down Erie Rd. they go, if you look closely you may even see the ghosts of the 1940's runners who ran in the old Courier Express race in which the first place finisher was awarded a diamond ring.  There were no female runners back in those races.

Just passing by Bay Beach on the way to the turn around point.

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

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.

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

A very special thanks to the following businesses for helping us sponsor this years race. 

Fort Erie Bingo    Peace Bridge Authority 

                Prudential Town Centre Realty Ltd.                  

PJ Crystal Beach Loganberry                    Bridgewater Athletic Club

Hagen and McDowell                                Crystal Beach Motel

Dagwood"s Lakeview Restaurant              Rogers Sportsnet

Tim Horton's                                               A. Maracle Graphics

Royal Roofing & Renovations Inc.             Maplerock Farm Soap Co.

Palmwood Restaurant                               The Frame Shop

Antonios Restaurant                                  Crystal Chandelier  

Ridgeway Shores Golf Club                       Purenorth.com

Royal LePage Realtors                             Crystal Beach Candy Co.

Lococo's Fruits & Vegetables                    Meridian Credit Union

Anchor Marine                                           CBIA

Smith-Davison Litho                                   Beechwood Golf Club

Runner's Edge

We would also like to thank the students from Crystal Beach Public Elementary school for manning the water station.  Great job kids!

Volunteers from the Crystal Beach Elementary School man our waterstop along with their Principal Tom Reynolds.

After race party at the Palmwood Restaurant