About Linda Yalem Safety Run

The University at Buffalo (UB) is proud to present the annual Linda Yalem Safety Run, a 5k run (walkers are welcome) held at UB's North Campus to promote runner and walker safety.

The run is one of UB's most enduring traditions because it supports a good cause; features a clean, runner-friendly course; is an official qualifying race (Buffalo News Runner of the Year series) that welcomes serious and casual runners alike.

In addition, it includes a Kids' Dash (with prizes for kids), and high-quality awards - not to mention one of the area's best after-race parties with delicious food.

Each year, UB welcomes over 1,000 runners and walkers, and more than 600 volunteers, who believe in the importance of taking control over our own personal safety, and to remember Linda Yalem, a UB student who was assaulted and murdered in 1990.

Your registration fees support UB's efforts to promote personal safety awareness and rape prevention. Join us and remember to stay safe when you run or walk. Never run or walk alone, be aware of your surroundings, and take precautions on unfamiliar routes. Here are more safety tips.

2007 Race Sponsors

The University at Buffalo thanks these sponsors for their generous contribution to our community.

Campus Dining & Shops
Chakra Communications
Certo Brothers
Family Justice Center
Joseph Galanti/iDesign Ideas
Pepsi
SYSCO
Trinity Marketing
UB Division of Student Affairs
United University Professionals
University Bookstore

2007 Race Friends

UB Division of Athletics
UB Alumni Association
Niagara Walkers
Runner’s World

The University at Buffalo would like to extend special thanks to the people in these public organizations for their self-less devotion to our community:

Amherst Police Department
Buffalo Police Department
CPS Lab
ECMC Medical Examiner's Office
Erie County District Attorney’s Office
Erie County Sheriff’s Department
Hamburg Police Department
New York State Police
University Police