2025 marks the 24th 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, 2025.
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.

Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Post-Race Review/ Results

The best signs along the route of the 2024 Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 26.

Best Race Signs From The 2024 Buffalo Marathon

Scott Loforte won the 2024 Buffalo Marathon while Jenny Kennan. won the women's race.

Who won the Buffalo Marathon?

Scott Loforte won the 2024 Buffalo Marathon in 2:20 while Jenny Keenan won the women's race in 2:51.

Thousands of runners enjoy nice weather during Buffalo marathon, Amherst teacher places first for women's race

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 26, will have its number of participants back to near pre-pandemic levels.

Runners ready for Sunday's Buffalo Marathon

Tremendous crowd support, superior organization

Beautiful course with tremendous support.

A solid mid-sized marathon that feels like home

A great race! but it sucked if you got tickets ...

Small, quiet event, full of heart and enthusiasm.

Pleasantly surprised - great organization

Excellent small town marathon on a flat course

Good way to see waterfront, but notmuch fansupport

This race just keeps getting better and better!

Rockin out on the pavement in  Buffalo NY!

Didn't finish, but will definitely come back!

Not a good race... Avoid Buffalo for now...

Improvements made, but still a long way to go...

Flat, fast course and friendly organizers

A beautiful, urban race with a small-town feel

Race has outgrown its course and facilities

Difficult weather conditions expose the flaws

Good marathon overall; missing first aid stations

Way to Go, Buffalo!!! Great Race Experience!

The volunteers/police were FABULOUS! THANK YOU!

Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Marathon Results