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
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of camaraderie and competition at the Veterans Race in Buffalo, NY, on Saturday, November 8, 2025! This exciting event, set against the scenic backdrop of Erie, invites participants of all ages, including civilians, military personnel, and active duty members, to join in celebrating our troops. Whether you’re up for a challenging 5K or 10K run, or want to engage your little ones in the Kids Race for ages 2 to 8, there’s something for everyone!
The race kicks off bright and early at 9:00 AM, with a cap of 600 participants, making it a lively community gathering. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure an exclusive lifestyle shirt by registering before October 1st! After this date, while the price will drop, participants will receive a commemorative sock and ornament instead. After crossing the finish line, join the festive Post Race Party at Southern Tier Brewing Company for a Kegs N' Eggs breakfast, while awards will be given by age group for both veterans and civilians. Come honor those who have served while enjoying a day filled with fun and community spirit!
The race kicks off bright and early at 9:00 AM, with a cap of 600 participants, making it a lively community gathering. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure an exclusive lifestyle shirt by registering before October 1st! After this date, while the price will drop, participants will receive a commemorative sock and ornament instead. After crossing the finish line, join the festive Post Race Party at Southern Tier Brewing Company for a Kegs N' Eggs breakfast, while awards will be given by age group for both veterans and civilians. Come honor those who have served while enjoying a day filled with fun and community spirit!
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 600 PARTICIPANTS - SOLD OUT
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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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EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE SHIRT - REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST
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AFTER OCTOBER 1ST THE PRICE GOES DOWN BUT ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE THE SOCKS & ORNAMENT, NO SHIRT.
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POST RACE PARTY KEGS N' EGGS BREAKFAST @ SOUTHERN TIER BREWING COMPANY IN BUFFALO
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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 8TH FROM 11:30-7:30 AT THE BUFFALO & ERIE NAVAL PARK - INSIDE THE RED HANGAR BUILDING.
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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 Veterans One-Stop Center 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 600 PARTICIPANTS - SOLD OUT
*
5K & 10K AND KIDS RACE (AGES 2 TO 8) - OPEN TO ALL - CIVILIANS, MILITARY, ACTIVE DUTY. ANYONE WHO WANTS TO CELEBRATE OUR TROOPS.
*
EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE SHIRT - REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST
*
AFTER OCTOBER 1ST THE PRICE GOES DOWN BUT ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE THE SOCKS & ORNAMENT, NO SHIRT.
*
POST RACE PARTY KEGS N' EGGS BREAKFAST @ SOUTHERN TIER BREWING COMPANY IN BUFFALO
*
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 8TH FROM 11:30-7:30 AT THE BUFFALO & ERIE NAVAL PARK - INSIDE THE RED HANGAR BUILDING.
*
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 Veterans One-Stop Center 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 & Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
If registered before 10/1, receive the Lifestyle Shirt After, you receive the holiday ornament, socks and cup. -
5K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
If registered before 10/1, receive the Lifestyle Shirt After, you receive the holiday ornament, socks and cup. -
10K - Civilian
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$54.00
If registered before 10/1, receive the Lifestyle Shirt After, you receive the holiday ornament, socks and cup. -
10K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
If registered before 10/1, receive the Lifestyle Shirt After, you receive the holiday ornament, socks and cup. -
Kids "Cadet" Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Admission Ticket
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 & Shirt
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. If registered before 10/1, receive the Lifestyle Shirt After, you receive the holiday ornament, socks and cup.
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