Buffalo Marathon Weekend

4.0

WhereBuffalo, NY, United States

Start time08:00

Sub-events

24May

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

Distance: 5K

Start time: 20:15

25May

Half Marathon

Distance: Half Marathon

Start time: 06:30

24May

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

Distance: 5K

Start time: 08:00

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Race Details

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.

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Reviews

general:3.9

course:4.1

organization:4

spectators:3.6

katherine bukolt

May 29, 2023

Shuffle Off to Buffalo

I chose this race because there were good reviews and I had never visited the city. I also needed New York for my 50th state, and I prefer smaller races. I have to say, it was awesome. This marathon is one of the best organized and best supported runs I have done. As with most races, there are more half-marathoners, so the field thins at the 13 mile point. But the course has lots of spectators and support at every mile on the back half. Aid stations are very well stocked and staffed by many volunteers. While the day began cool in 2023, temperatures quickly rose. Late mile stations offered ice as well as sponges soaked in ice water, something that was extremely helpful to me! There were bike-mounted course marshals checking on runners too as the heat rose. Spectators were plentiful along the route, and volunteers were gracious. The announcers made a big deal about my 50th state as I crossed the finish line... not too long after, I also got to see a proposal at the finish line, so that was super exciting. Bottom line: great race, lovely city on Lake Erie, lots of fun things to do, and great people. Put this one on your list!

5.0

John Anderson

July 05, 2021

Definitely worth doing

A very well-run race on a fairly flat course. Absolutely worth doing if you want a mid-sized marathon in a decent town to visit. Crowd was thin this year but that was mostly due to covid.

4.0

Catherine Young

January 09, 2020

Loved This Race!

I made a last minute decision to run this race to check NY off my list, and was pleasantly surprised with every aspect. Wonderful course with nice mix of urban, waterfront, & neighborhoods with fabulous architecture. Great expo, organized start/course, plentiful volunteers & aid stations and cool hoodie-shirt. I took a bus tour of the course the day before the race which was a delightful experience. I will recommend to EVERYONE!