Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 30, 2027
9:00 AM EST
Buffalo, New York
Free–$359.03 · 15 races
1km, 5km, Half Marathon, Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Buffalo Marathon Weekend, taking place from November 14, 2026, to May 29, 2027, in beautiful Buffalo, Erie! Celebrating its 26th anniversary, this exciting event features a variety of race distances to suit all fitness levels, including a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Buffalo Marathon 5K, a 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash, and The Ruffalo.

Runners will enjoy a fast and scenic course that qualifies for the prestigious Boston Marathon, showcasing the best streets, parks, and waterways Buffalo has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this vibrant community event! Just be sure to register by April 30, 2027, to secure your spot, as there are no refunds. And for added peace of mind, consider purchasing registration insurance. Lace up your running shoes and join us in Buffalo for a fantastic weekend of fitness and fun!

Races

  • Marathon with the VIP Experience

    Incl. $24.03 Fee & T-Shirt

    Start your Race Weekend as a VIP! Upgrade your experience to enjoy exclusive benefits, including: - Priority Packet pick-up - Exclusive VIP Tent/Room & Private restrooms - VIP Parking - Pre-race & Post-race refreshments - Private post-race recovery zone with amenities - Special VIP Swag Please note that limited spots are available for this upgrade.

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $359.03

    Register
  • Marathon

    Incl. $11.35 Fee & Size (IF APPAREL IS THE GIVEAWAY)

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $151.35

    Register
  • Marathon - Fundraiser Heart to Heart

    Incl. Size (IF APPAREL IS THE GIVEAWAY)

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    Free

    Register
  • Half Marathon with the VIP Experience

    Incl. $23.05 Fee & T-Shirt

    Start your Race Weekend as a VIP! Upgrade your experience to enjoy exclusive benefits, including: - Priority Packet pick-up - Exclusive VIP Tent/Room & Private restrooms - VIP Parking - Pre-race & Post-race refreshments - Private post-race recovery zone with amenities - Special VIP Swag Please note that limited spots are available for this upgrade.

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $343.05

    Register
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $10.38 Fee & Size (IF APPAREL IS THE GIVEAWAY)

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $135.38

    Register
  • Half Marathon - Heart-To-Heart Fundraiser

    Incl. Size (IF APPAREL IS THE GIVEAWAY)

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    Free

    Register
  • Pacers

    Incl. $21.75 Fee & Size (IF APPAREL IS THE GIVEAWAY)

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (12:30 PM EDT)

    $321.75

    Register
  • Buffalo Marathon 5k Run

    Incl. $4.85 Fee & Size (IF APPAREL IS THE GIVEAWAY)

    Saturday, May 29, 2027 (8:00 AM EDT)

    $44.85

    Register
  • Buffalo Marathon Walk (5k)

    Incl. $4.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Saturday, May 29, 2027 (8:00 AM EDT)

    $44.85

    Register
  • Kids Race ages 1-8

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Saturday, May 29, 2027 (10:30 AM EDT)

    $12.50

    Register
  • Diaper Dash - 2 year old and under

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Saturday, May 29, 2027 (11:30 AM EDT)

    $12.50

    Register
  • Ruffalo Stampede Dog Run

    Incl. $4.85 Fee

    Saturday, May 29, 2027 (12:30 PM EDT)

    $44.85

    Register
  • MyTestEvent

    Incl. $12.33 Fee

    Sunday, May 30, 2027 (12:30 PM EDT)

    $167.33

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  • Plogging Run

    Incl. Plogging T-Shirt

    Buffalo Marathon Urban Run Plogging Event Great way for your team members to participate in the Buffalo Marathon Weekend festivities while getting exercise and help improve the community. About the Plogging Event. Plogging is an activity started in Sweden where runners pick up trash while jogging along a designated route. The name is combination of Swedish term plocka upp, meaning to pick up, and English term jogging. Plogging is a great way to get out and move your body all around while picking up trash and jogging. We will do a 3 mile plogging run around the streets of Buffalo lead by the Urban Runners. In addition, a two mile walk will occur focused on cigarette butts lead by Tobacco Free WNY. All runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to Plog! No experience required. We will provide the garbage bags and gloves to all runners. After the run, a post run party will take place in the Entertainment District.

    Saturday, May 29, 2027 (11:30 AM EDT)

    Free

    Register
  • November 14, 2026 - Community Event & Run

    Closes in 8 hours

    Location: Banshees Irish Pub, 257 Franklin St, Buffalo 14202 Community Run- Distance(s): Group 1: /3.5 miles Group 2: 5 miles This is a non-competitive, community-focused format; run/walk participation encouraged. Community Gathering: Check-in, community run, Q&A Session, and introduction to local run clubs and organizations. Optional: Stretching, taping and training tips, marathon training information, and Buffalo Marathon registration promotion.

    Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 (9:00 AM EST)

    Free

    Register

Organiser's description

2027 marks the 26th 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, 2027.

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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Location

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, 14202, NY, United States

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