Casino Niagara International Marathon

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Sunday October 24th, 2021
Niagara Falls, Canada
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K

Niagara Falls International Marathon. THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR 2020. THE NEXT EDITION IS OCTOBER 24TH, 2021. We do not yet have an open date for registration. The Niagara Falls race app is the most complete app for the ultimate event experience. It features live tracking of Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k participants (without using their phones), social media integration, interactive course maps and selfie opportunities. This app is powered by MYLAPS. This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease device battery life. The Niagara Falls Marathon was revived in 1997 and was called the Casino Niagara International Marathon from 1998 to 2008. A half-marathon race was added in 2001 to attract a larger field.

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The First Annual Buffalo to Niagara Skylon International Marathon took place on Saturday, October 26th, 1974. It was a great success right away. The organizers were very excited about the number of participants and the publicity that the sponsor Skylon Tower got.

The Marathon quickly became a favorite and by 1976 it attracted more than 3,000 runners, surpassing the New York and Boston marathons in that same year. Lake havasu poker run 2019.

In 1977 the race was renamed the Skylon International Marathon until 1985 when the name was changed to the Buffalo / Niagara Falls International Marathon.

In 1980 and 1984 the course was used for the men's US Olympic marathon trials. Anthony Sandoval set a course record with a time of 2:10:19 in 1980 during the US Olympics trials race which has yet to be beaten.

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In 1985 there was a special 'Peace Bridge Trophy' which was presented to the first man and first woman to step foot in Canada. The Marathon ceased to exist after 1986 due to lack of sponsorship however the race continued in the US under the name Buffalo Marathon…a race that continues to this day.

Casino Niagara International Marathon Airport

The marathon was revived in 1998 under the new name Casino Niagara International Marathon with Casino Niagara as the title sponsor.

A half marathon was established in 2001, drawing additional participants to the race. The half marathon also offers a walking division.

Niagara

Sunday October 24th, 2021
Niagara Falls, Canada
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K

Niagara Falls International Marathon. THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR 2020. THE NEXT EDITION IS OCTOBER 24TH, 2021. We do not yet have an open date for registration. The Niagara Falls race app is the most complete app for the ultimate event experience. It features live tracking of Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k participants (without using their phones), social media integration, interactive course maps and selfie opportunities. This app is powered by MYLAPS. This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease device battery life. The Niagara Falls Marathon was revived in 1997 and was called the Casino Niagara International Marathon from 1998 to 2008. A half-marathon race was added in 2001 to attract a larger field.

The First Annual Buffalo to Niagara Skylon International Marathon took place on Saturday, October 26th, 1974. It was a great success right away. The organizers were very excited about the number of participants and the publicity that the sponsor Skylon Tower got.

The Marathon quickly became a favorite and by 1976 it attracted more than 3,000 runners, surpassing the New York and Boston marathons in that same year. Lake havasu poker run 2019.

In 1977 the race was renamed the Skylon International Marathon until 1985 when the name was changed to the Buffalo / Niagara Falls International Marathon.

In 1980 and 1984 the course was used for the men's US Olympic marathon trials. Anthony Sandoval set a course record with a time of 2:10:19 in 1980 during the US Olympics trials race which has yet to be beaten.

In 1985 there was a special 'Peace Bridge Trophy' which was presented to the first man and first woman to step foot in Canada. The Marathon ceased to exist after 1986 due to lack of sponsorship however the race continued in the US under the name Buffalo Marathon…a race that continues to this day.

Casino Niagara International Marathon Airport

The marathon was revived in 1998 under the new name Casino Niagara International Marathon with Casino Niagara as the title sponsor.

A half marathon was established in 2001, drawing additional participants to the race. The half marathon also offers a walking division.

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Nicole Stevenson set a course record for women in 2004 with a time of 2:37:08 which has also yet to be beaten.





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