Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Buffalo, New York
- Price $11.60 - $54.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of celebration at the Veterans Race in Buffalo, NY on Saturday, November 8, 2025! This exciting event will take place at the scenic Buffalo Naval Park, where participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race distance, along with a fun kids' race for ages 2 to 8. Starting at 9:00 AM, this inclusive race welcomes civilians, military personnel, and active duty members alike, all coming together to honor and support our troops.
With a cap of 800 participants, be sure to register early to take advantage of special incentives, including exclusive gifts for early sign-ups. Participants can also look forward to a lively post-race party featuring a Kegs n' Eggs breakfast at Other Half Brewing. Awards will be given by age group for both veterans and civilians, ensuring everyone has a chance to be recognized for their efforts. Join us in making a difference, as proceeds from the event will benefit local veteran organizations like WNY Heroes. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, connect, and contribute to a worthy cause!
With a cap of 800 participants, be sure to register early to take advantage of special incentives, including exclusive gifts for early sign-ups. Participants can also look forward to a lively post-race party featuring a Kegs n' Eggs breakfast at Other Half Brewing. Awards will be given by age group for both veterans and civilians, ensuring everyone has a chance to be recognized for their efforts. Join us in making a difference, as proceeds from the event will benefit local veteran organizations like WNY Heroes. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, connect, and contribute to a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
PRESENTED BY _RICHMOND \ VONA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS_ . HOSTED BY DESTINATION RACES.
RACE START: 9:00 AM
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RACE CAP IS 800 PARTICIPANTS
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5K & 10K AND KIDS RACE (AGES 2 TO 8) - OPEN TO ALL - CIVILIANS, MILITARY, ACTIVE DUTY. ANYONE WHO WANTS TO CELEBRATE OUR TROOPS.
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REVERSE REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPT. 30TH
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EARN AN ADDITIONAL GIFT FOR SIGNING UP EARLY.
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AFTER OCTOBER 1ST THE PRICE GOES DOWN BUT ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE ONLY 1 GIFT.
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POST RACE PARTY KEGS N' EGGS BREAKFAST AT OTHER HALF BREWING - 1 SENECA TOWER
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AWARDS BY AGE GROUP FOR VETERANS AND CIVILIANS. 5 YEAR AGE BRACKETS IN 5K, 10 YEAR AGE BRACKETS IN 10K.
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PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
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NOVEMBER 7TH FROM 11:30-7:30 AT OTHER HEALF BREWING AT 1 SENECA ST, SENECA TOWER.
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RACE DAY BEFORE THE RACE AT THE NAVAL PARK BEGINNING AT 6:30AM
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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.
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.
*
REVERSE REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPT. 30TH
*
EARN AN ADDITIONAL GIFT FOR SIGNING UP EARLY.
*
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 HEALF BREWING AT 1 SENECA ST, SENECA TOWER.
*
RACE DAY BEFORE THE RACE AT THE NAVAL PARK BEGINNING AT 6:30AM
*
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
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5k - Civilian
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
After, you receive holiday ornament, giftm and cup. -
5K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $3.10 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
After, you receive holiday ornament, giftm and cup. -
10K - Civilian
Incl. $4.00 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$54.00
After, you receive holiday ornament, giftm and cup. -
10K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
After, you receive holiday ornament, giftm 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. $2.80 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
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, giftm and cup.
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