Last night was the Stiletto Run, a mercilessly hard .5k charity race down Elmwood Ave. Point Five Kay? Really? Let me explain.

These brave ladies and guys did it… in heels.

All of this was to benefit Ovarian cancer. Shops stayed open late on the 800 block of Elmwood, donating 10% of their sales to the benefit. Everyone gathered around Shoefly waiting for the race to begin, and at 7Pm, the streets were blocked and all eyes pointed down towards Bidwell as the runners hobbled, skipped, and made their way to the finish line…

Some ran in teams, dressed in costumes…

Even some men were out to support…

Some took it easy, walking with pride and determination…

Other barreled down Elmwood, tempting fate and placing faith in their pumps and coordination (I hear Stilettos are no laughing matter)…

There was the occasional heel malfunction…

And sometimes gravity just happens…

But why do we fall? So we can get back up with class…

Speaking of class…

Oh, this is why people were running to ShoeFly: the blue martini!

Who’s crazy idea was this? Sue Marfino!

Adam Wilson from Celebrate Buffalo also helped to organize the Stiletto Run, and the money went to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, who are working on new drugs to help treat and eradicate difficult types of ovarian cancer.

Sponsers of the race (whether by staying open late, to donating prizes and other support) include:

• ShoeFly
• Celebrate Buffalo T-shirts
• Clutch
• DeLish: wine and beer
• Juniper: yummy food
• Lexington Coop- refreshments
• Abraham’s Jewelers
• Lotions & Potions: back and hand massages
• Spoiled Rotten
• Anna Grace
• Splash Pannic
• City Love Clothing
• Can Can Candy
• Sai One
• Annie Adams Jewelery
• Abrahams Jewelers
• Miz Mooz shoes
• John Fluevog Shoes
• Seychelles/BC Footwear
• Matisse Shoes
• Coconuts Shoes
• Anna Grace
• Juniper restaurant
• Dipson Theaters
• OPLUSD Cards
• Poetic Licence shoes
• Sugar Shoes
• Lisa Mansback Associates for K.Bell socks
• Celebrate Buffalo
• ShoeFly
• Clutch
• Block Club Magazine

You can check out the rest of my photos from the Stiletto Run on flickr.