The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will hold their 5th Annual Dash For the Dome – 5K Race and Walk on Saturday, February 13th, at 10AM. The sanctioned and certified course invites runners and walkers of all ages to support Buffalo’s beautiful Botanical Gardens.
The race course will be in South Park, home to The Botanical Gardens. The road around the park is approximately 1.5 miles, so the course will be just over two circumnavigations of the park, and the walk will be one loop around. Runners and walkers will enjoy a unique post-race party inside the 72 degree Gardens. Outside it is February, but inside it is a tropical paradise. The party will include refreshments and an award ceremony to congratulate the winners.
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place winners in each age division, first place overall male and female, and first place masters male and female (40+), first place walker and youngest participant. Age groups are as follows: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-45, 46-49, 50-54, 55-60, 61-64, 65-69 & 70 and over.
Entry Fees for the 5k race are as follows: on or before February 2nd, $20; Garden members, students and sponsor employees, $18; registrations after February 2nd, $24.
Entry fees for the walk are as follows: on or before February 2nd, $18; Garden members, students and sponsor employees $16; registrations after February 2 $20. Go to the website to register or call 716.827.1584 ext. 305 for details.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Wegmans, AT Technology and Flying Bison Brewing.
All proceeds benefit The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating, sustaining and interpreting a museum of living plants in a “round-the-world” environment. Set within the legacy of Buffalo’s Historic Conservatory the Botanical Gardens’ purpose is to promote an enduring harmony between people and the natural world. It’s always 72 degrees at The Gardens!