"Steeplechase" to Benefit UB Newman Centers

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- There'll be no equestrian events in the fourth annual "Steeplechase" sponsored by the Newman Centers at the University at Buffalo.

But more than 150 human walkers and runners are expected to participate in the 5K race and 2K walk that will begin at 10 a.m. May 8 at St. Joseph's University Church, 3269 Main St.

A post-race party will be held after the race at noon, with trophies awarded to the first three finishers in various age and gender divisions, as well as to the first-place winners from among UB male and female students.

The people-powered "steeplechase" is named for the numerous church steeples near the UB South Campus. Starting and ending at the church, the route will continue along Winspear and Bailey avenues to Main Street.

Registration will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 8 at St. Joseph's. Pre-registration will be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 7, also at St. Joseph's. Call 636-7495 for more information.

The pre-registration fee per person is $12 U.S. funds, $16 Canadian; race day, $15 U.S., $20 Canadian. The cost for UB students is $10.

Proceeds will benefit activities and programs of the Newman Centers, a member of the UB Campus Ministries Association.