Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Buffalo, New York
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to enjoy a post-race party at Southern Tier Brewing, where you can relax and celebrate your achievements with fellow participants. Awards will be presented by age group for both veterans and civilians, with 5-year age brackets in the 5K and 10-year age brackets in the 10K. Don't forget to pick up your race packet on November 6th or on race day starting at 6:30 AM at the Naval Park. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day as we run to preserve, protect, and honor all who served!
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.
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NEW - NO MERCH OPTION
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POST RACE PARTY - WE ARE GOING BACK TO SOUTHERN TIER BREWING!
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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 6TH FROM 11:30-7:30 AT THE OFFICES OF RICHMOND VONA, 192 SENECA ST. - BUFFALO
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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 COORDINATED BY DESTINATION RACES, WITH HELP FROM PRESENTING SPONSOR RICHMOND\ VONA, WNY HEROES AND THE BUFFALO & ERIE NAVAL AND MILITARY PARK. TOGETHER WE RUN TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND HONOR ALL WHO SERVED.
RACE COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3143026?units=miles]
Races
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5k - Civilian
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Socks
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
5K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Socks
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
10K - Civilian
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Socks
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
10K - Veteran or Active Duty
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Socks
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
After, you receive holiday ornament, gift and cup. -
Kids "Cadet" Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee & TBD
Sat 7th November 2026 (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 & Socks
Sat 7th November 2026 (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, gift and cup.
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1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, 14202, NY, United States
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