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Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Buffalo, New York
Saturday, May 23, 2026
3.1 Miles

Organizer's Description

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon Weekend. Come out and enjoy a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, the Buffalo Marathon 5K, 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash or The Ruffalo.  This is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier that takes you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2026.

Please be Aware There are No Refunds. 
Please understand to provide you with the best event possible we need to plan, budget and control our costs based on our registration numbers.  We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating. With that in mind we are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race. 

Protect Your Race Registration
Registration insurance is available for the nominal charge of 7.5%  of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum charge is $8.99).  Register with peace of mind knowing you can recover 100% of your registration cost plus fees If you cannot attend the race for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.

Race Events

Community 5k Run with 100% of Proceeds To Cardiac Programs At GVI & Buffalo General

Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Buffalo Marathon Walk (5k)

Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Buffalo Marathon 5k Run

Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Community 5k WALK with 100% of Proceeds To Cardiac Programs At GVI & Buffalo General

Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:15:00 AM

Community Kids Race (Saturday) ages 1-8

Start Time: 10:30:00 AM

Community Diaper Dash (Saturday) - 2 year old and under

Start Time: 11:30:00 AM

Plogging Run

Distance: 2 Miles
Start Time: 12:30:00 PM

Ruffalo Stampede Dog Run

Distance: 1K
Start Time: 12:30:00 PM

Community Half Marathon - Heart-To-Heart Fundraiser

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 6:30:00 AM

Half Marathon

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 6:30:00 AM

Community Marathon - Heart-To-Heart Fundraiser

Distance: 26.2 Miles
Start Time: 6:30:00 AM

Marathon

Distance: 26.2 Miles
Start Time: 6:30:00 AM

Pacers

Start Time: 12:30:00 PM

MyTestEvent

Start Time: 12:30:00 PM

Race Information

Buffalo Marathon Weekend logo

Date

Saturday, May 23, 2026

End Date

May 24, 2026

Location

Buffalo, New York

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center

153 Franklin Street

14202

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