The Race 
The Run Jimmy Run Charity 5k was established in 2013 in memory of former Mayor of Buffalo (1978-1994) Jim Griffin. For the past seven years, this unique race meandered through the beautiful sites in our city, ending at Sahlen Field. The race concluded with a family-oriented party and a ticket to the ball game.
This year, the race will look a little different.
THE RUN JIMMY RUN CHARITY 5K IS GOING VIRTUAL
We will have a packet pickup at Flying Bison Brewing Company (840 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210) on Saturday, August 15 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. We’ll have Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ on-site as well, so plan on picking up dinner for the whole family! Purchase meal tickets online by August 14 for $2 off each meal. Proceeds to benefit Alzheimer’s Association WNY.
Even though we aren’t able to gather in large groups, we can still come together as a community.
The purpose of this race is to celebrate the life, accomplishments and charitable spirit of Mayor Jim Griffin through a fitness-oriented event designed for all ages.
All proceeds from Run Jimmy Run go to the Alzheimer’s Association WNY. Here in Western New York, the Alzheimer’s Association is committed to provide and enhance care and support for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Run Jimmy Run is committed to provide funds to the Alzheimer’s Association WNY to help keep their programs and services completely free of charge. Since 2013, Run Jimmy Run has raised nearly $100k for the Alzheimer’s Association WNY.
It is the generous support of our runners and sponsors that this was made possible. We are proud to be working within our community to help those families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
We would like to thank the great people of Buffalo and Western New York for your support and the generous contributions of our sponsors and partners who will help make this a premier race and a great Buffalo tradition!
We know this year has been tough on everyone, but the Alzheimer’s Association WNY has continued to serve our community.
Thank you for your continued support of this cause – now more than ever.
The Run Jimmy Run Committee and the Griffin Family
When:
Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 23
Where:
At Your Choice of our Certified 5k Courses, or in Your Own Neighborhood!
Our Course Selections Include:
The North Towns
The South Towns
The City
You also have the option of creating your own 5k wherever you’d like!
Download the It’s Your Race app through the Apple or Google Play stores to learn more.
Registration:
$25.00 per person
Each Runner Receives:
Official Run Jimmy Run Dry-Fit T-Shirt
Access to our Online Platform in to Enter your Finish Time
Race Packet Full of Additional Giveaways
The First 150 Runners to Register will Receive an Official 2020 Run Jimmy Run Participant Medal