Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Buffalo, New York
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, and participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race party featuring a Kegs N' Eggs breakfast at Other Half Brewing. Awards will be presented in age group categories for both veterans and civilians, ensuring that everyone's hard work is celebrated. Don't miss the pre-race packet pick-up on November 7th at Other Half Brewing and mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit—all while supporting local veteran organizations. Join us in preserving, protecting, and honoring all who have served!
Organiser's Description
RACE START: 9:00 AM
*
RACE CAP IS 800 PARTICIPANTS
*
5K & 10K AND KIDS RACE (AGES 2 TO 8) - OPEN TO ALL - CIVILIANS, MILITARY, ACTIVE DUTY. ANYONE WHO WANTS TO CELEBRATE OUR TROOPS.
*
AFTER OCTOBER 1ST THE PRICE GOES DOWN BUT ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE ONLY 1 GIFT.
*
POST RACE PARTY KEGS N' EGGS BREAKFAST AT OTHER HALF BREWING - 1 SENECA TOWER
*
AWARDS BY AGE GROUP FOR VETERANS AND CIVILIANS. 5 YEAR AGE BRACKETS IN 5K, 10 YEAR AGE BRACKETS IN 10K.
*
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
*
NOVEMBER 7TH FROM 11:30-7:30 AT OTHER HALF BREWING AT 1 SENECA ST, SENECA TOWER.
*
RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 6:30 AM AT THE NAVAL PARK
*
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, CHECK FACEBOOK UPDATES FOR UPDATES
VETERANS RACE PRESENTED BY DESTINATION RACES AND PRESENTING SPONSOR THE LAW OFFICE OF RICHMOND\ VONA HAS BEEN HONORING ALL WHO SERVED AND CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR MILITARY. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE SERVICES TOWARDS LOCAL VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS.
THIS YEAR, WE ARE PROUD TO HOST THE RACE WITH WNY HEROES AND BUFFALO NAVAL PARK. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THESE TWO GROUPS TO PRESERVE. PROTECT. AND HONOR ALL WHO SERVED.
Races
-
5k - Civilian
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
5K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
10K - Civilian
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
10K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
Kids "Cadet" Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$11.60
Open to kids ages 2-through 8. Kids will run down the promenade, past the Naval Ships. Line up will be around 8:30 meeting at the Hangar building. -
Walk - 2 Mile - Not Timed
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
This is NOT TIMED. You will start with the 5K but will walk a shorter route. Your time is not recorded. After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, 14202, NY, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
