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
Don't miss the chance to register early and receive exclusive gifts while helping to raise funds for local veteran organizations, including WNY Heroes. The event promises a lively post-race party featuring a delightful Kegs N' Eggs breakfast at Other Half Brewing in Seneca Tower, where you can relax and celebrate your achievement with fellow participants. Awards will be presented by age group to both veterans and civilians, ensuring everyone gets their moment to shine. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable experience that honors those who served and currently serve in our military!
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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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 BEGINNING AT 6:30 AM AT THE NAVAL PARK
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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.
Races
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5k - Civilian
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
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 & Lanyard/Ornament
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
After, you receive holiday ornament, giftm and cup. -
10K - Civilian
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Lanyard/Ornament
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 & Lanyard/Ornament
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 & Lanyard/Ornament
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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