Event Description

1 mile race on the track at UB

UB Stadium

No Race Day Registration

Location: UB Stadium

Ask estimated mile time

Open heat 

Who: runners in and around UB

What: Beat the Stampede 1-mile race

When: Saturday, September 17th 2022 8:30AM - 12:00 PM

Where: University at Buffalo, Stadium Track

Why: UB Recreation is committed to helping people make positive changes in their lives through our diverse wellness continuum, which is not only educational and challenging, but also fosters self-discovery and success. While making it fun to play, learn and grow, we manage to inspire healthy and active lifestyles by creating a strong sense of belonging in a leisure environment, with the incorporation of solidarity and social interaction. Hosting a race for both UB community and surrounding community we will provide an outlet for exercise and comradery. 

Description: The Beat the Stampede 1-mile race sponsored by UB Recreation of the University at Buffalo is a fun and exciting competition on the UB Stadium track, the "home of the Bulls". The race will begin and end on the track, organized by heats based on estimated mile times.  Registration can be individual or for a little more fun, register as either a male, female or non-binary team of three and compete with your department, club, group, team, or friends. The lowest aggregate team wins from each category. Metals will be given to each participant a the conclusion of each heat. Awards will be served at the conclusion of the race.  Bananas and water will be available for each participant at the end of each heat.

Race fee: $20 Community, UB Faculty/Staff; $15 UB students (with valid UBcard)

Awards will be served to:

-overall top male, female and non-binary

-first place male, female and non-binary team finisher

-First place male, female and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: 13-19, 20-29, 30-29, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Packet Pickup: Friday, September 16th, 2022 6:00AM - 11:00PM, 175 Alumni Arena (Member Services) University at Buffalo, SUNY North Campus, Buffalo NY 14260 (Please note, parking permit are required until 3:00 PM; if you do not hold a valid permit, please park in paid parking areas (behind Alumni Arena or in front of Alumni Arena, near CFA)).

Registration Closes: Thursday, September 15th 2022 at 11:59 PM

Start Times:

8:30-9:00 AM OPEN

9:00 AM - first heat

There will be 5-10 minutes between heats.