Buffalo Marathon

MAY
23-24
2026
Read all about the Buffalo Marathon on 23-24 May 2026 in Buffalo.
23-24 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Buffalo Marathon Weekend is scheduled for May 23-24, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. The event center is the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. The marathon course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and the routes run through streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2026.

  • Marathon - open to ages 18-99.
  • Half Marathon - open to ages 13-99.
  • 5K Run - open to ages 5-99.
  • 5K Walk - proceeds to benefit Children's Hospital.
  • Community Kids Race - ages 1-8, proceeds to benefit Children's Hospital.
  • Community Diaper Dash - ages 2 and under, proceeds to benefit Children's Hospital.
  • The Ruffalo - listed as part of the weekend events.

Registration, fees and policies

Published entry fees include Marathon $125, Half Marathon $110, 5K Run and 5K Walk $40, Community Kids Race $10, and Community Diaper Dash $10. Processing fees are being paid by the Buffalo Marathon. The event policy states there are no refunds.

Race fee insurance is available at 7.5% of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum $8.99). Insurance must be purchased at the time of registration; terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance benefits are underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company. The event charity listed is the Kaleida Health Foundation with a stated goal of $150,000 and $1,513 raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
Buffalo Marathon 5k Run
5 km
Buffalo Marathon Walk (5k)
Community Kids Race (saturday) Ages 1-8
Community Diaper Dash (saturday) - 2 Year Old and Under

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