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
Event summary
With a race cap of 800 participants, this event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our troops and support local veteran organizations. After the race, join us for the Kegs N' Eggs breakfast at Other Half Brewing, where you can relax and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. Awards will be given by age group for both veterans and civilians, ensuring a spirited competition. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor those who served while enjoying a day filled with fun and fitness in the heart of Buffalo!
Organiser's Description
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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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 HALF BREWING AT 1 SENECA ST, SENECA TOWER.
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RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 6:30 AM AT THE NAVAL PARK
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NO WALK UP OR RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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. $2.80 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
CLOSEDAfter, 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
CLOSEDAfter, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
10K - Civilian
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
CLOSEDAfter, 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
CLOSEDAfter, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
Kids "Cadet" Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee & TBD
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$11.60
CLOSEDOpen 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
CLOSEDThis 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.
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1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, 14202, NY, United States
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