When
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Where
21 Court Street, Cortland NY
Distance
5K
About this race
🏅 Event Overview
- Purpose: Come join us to honor and celebrate the life of Michael “Buzzy” Andersen. Captain Buzzy served 22 years at the Cortland City Fire Department and 15 years as a Fire Investigator. He fought fires as courageously as he fought stage 4 lung cancer. Captain Buzzy succumbed to his job-related cancer on February 7, 2024.
- Passion: One of his true passions in life was being a competitive athlete. He was an avid runner and canoeist. He helped coordinate and certify many races, and initiated the Cortland Pumpkin Run.
- Date: Please join us on Saturday, June 14, while we celebrate and honor the life of Captain Michael “Buzzy” Andersen. Help spread awareness to the silent killers firefighters face every day.
- More Info: For additional details, visit the official race page: Viking 5K - A Memorial Run for Captain Michael "Buzzy" Andersen.
⏰ Race Details
- Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
- Check In Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Fire Department on Court Street and through Cortland
- Parking: Street Parking is available nearby
🏃♂️ Course Information
- Start Point: This race begins near Courthouse Park.
- Route: The course weaves through the hills of Cortland and the campus to just before Pashlay.
- Return: The course then turns around and heads back towards the start line.
- Registration: Day of registrations will be accepted this year! Cash only.
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