Buffalo Marathon Weekend

  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Buffalo, New York
  • Price Free - $5,000.00
  • Races 16 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Buffalo Marathon Weekend on Saturday, May 23, 2026! This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this vibrant event in Buffalo, Erie. Whether you're an experienced marathoner or a first-time participant, there's something for everyone with a variety of race options. Choose from the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Buffalo Marathon 5K, or join in the fun with the 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash, and The Ruffalo.

Experience the thrill of racing through Buffalo’s picturesque streets, scenic parks, and beautiful waterways—all while qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Make sure to register by April 30, 2026, to secure your spot and enjoy peace of mind with the option of registration insurance. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of community and fitness!

Organiser'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.

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sun 24th May 2026 (6:30AM EDT)

    $100.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sun 24th May 2026 (6:30AM EDT)

    $85.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Buffalo Marathon 5k Run

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Buffalo Marathon Walk (5k)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Kids Mini Marathon (Saturday) Ages 1-8

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Diaper Dash (Saturday) - 2 Year Old and Under

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (11:30AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Community Marathon - Heart-to-Heart Fundraiser

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sun 24th May 2026 (6:30AM EDT)

    $25.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Community Half Marathon - Heart-to-Heart Fundraiser

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sun 24th May 2026 (6:30AM EDT)

    $25.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Community 5k Run With 100% of Proceeds to Cardiac Programs at GVI & Buffalo General

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Community 5k WALK With 100% of Proceeds to Cardiac Programs at GVI & Buffalo General

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    $75.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Community Kids Race (Saturday) Ages 1-8

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)

    $10.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Community Diaper Dash (Saturday) - 2 Year Old and Under

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (11:30AM EDT)

    $10.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Ruffalo Stampede Dog Run

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (12:30PM EDT)

    $35.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • MyTestEvent

    Sun 24th May 2026 (12:30PM EDT)

    $500.00

  • Pacers

    Incl. Size (If APPAREL IS the GIVEAWAY)

    Sun 24th May 2026 (12:30PM EDT)

    $5,000.00

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Plogging Run

    Incl. Plogging T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (12:30PM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
    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.

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Location

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

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