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Buffalo Marathon

May 25, 2008

4.5

Organizer`s website

Where

Buffalo, NY, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 25, 2008 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Habtamu Bekele 02:26:05

2. Jason E Lokwatom 02:26:19

3. Paul Simboli 02:27:06

Top 3 Women

1. Meserte Kotu 02:43:08

2. Jessica S Allen 02:54:45

3. Sherryl Pezzino 02:55:35

Top 3 Men

1. Habtamu Bekele 02:26:05

2. Jason E Lokwatom 02:26:19

3. Paul Simboli 02:27:06

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Reviews

4.5

Based on 2 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: katherine b.

Posted: 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

By: John A.

Posted: 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

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Related News

Ethiopian stars win Buffalo Marathon

Habtamu Bekele won the Buffalo Marathon in 2:26:05. Jason Lokwatom was second in 2:26:21 and Paul Simboli was third in a 2:27:06. Meserte Kotu took the womenâ€™s race in a course-record time of 2:43:10. Champion Jessica Allen was second in 2:54:48 and Jennifer Boerner was third in 2:58:14.

General News The Buffalo News

May 26, 2008

Bekele, Kotu win Buffalo Marathon

Ethiopians wont he men's and women's races at the 2008 Buffalo Marathon. Habtamu Bekele won in 2:26:05 followed by Jason Lokwatom second in 2:26:21. Meserte Kotu took the women's title in a course-record time of 2:43:08. Kotu was more than 10 minutes over defending champion Jessica Allen.

General News The Buffalo News

May 26, 2008

Buffalo Marathon on pace for record crowd

Jacob Chamber of Kenya, who won the 7th annual Buffalo Marathon, will return and join a record setting crowd of nearly 3,000 runners for the 8th annual event. The marathon kicks off at 7 am.

General News Buffalo Business First

May 19, 2008

Buffalo Marathon on pace for record crowd

Organizers of the Buffalo Marathon say they are expecting the biggest field yet for the annual race with three thousand expected in the full or half marathon. Seven hundred additional participants have registered. This year's field will also include runners who are prepping for the Summer Olympics as well as the defending champion, Jacob Chamber of Kenya.

General News San Antonio Bizjournals

May 21, 2008

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