Buffalo Marathon
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Buffalo Marathon Weekend 25th Anniversary
Buffalo Marathon Weekend takes place May 23 and 24, 2026, centered at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo, NY. The weekend program includes a variety of race formats and community activities organized across multiple days.
Distances on offer include:
- 26.2 Miles Marathon
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
- 3.1 Miles 5K run and 5K walk
- 1K Ruffalo Stampede Dog Run
- Kids races and a Diaper Dash for very young children
The event offers VIP upgrades for the marathon and half marathon with benefits such as priority packet pick-up, an exclusive VIP tent or room with private restrooms, VIP parking, pre-race and post-race refreshments, a private post-race recovery zone with amenities, and special VIP swag. Limited spots are available for VIP upgrades.
Several community-focused options are included, such as community marathon and half-marathon entries and community 5K run and walk events with proceeds designated for cardiac programs at GVI and Buffalo General. A plogging event is scheduled as part of the weekend; it combines running with trash collection and includes a separate two-mile walk focused on cigarette butt collection. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided and a post-run gathering will take place in the Entertainment District.
Registration changes such as deferrals, transfers, and participant transfers close April 30, 2026. There are no refunds. Registration insurance is offered at 7.5% of the registration cost with a minimum charge of $8.99 to allow recovery of 100% of registration cost plus fees for covered reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
