Get Your Rear in Gear - Buffalo
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Get Your Rear in Gear Buffalo
The event takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island, New York. It raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition and brings together participants for in-person and virtual options.
The main event features a 5K timed run and an untimed walk. There is a Kid’s Fun Run for children 9 and under and a virtual participant category. Packet pick-up is scheduled for the day before and the day of the event; the Friday packet pick-up location is listed as to be determined. Online registration closes on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Registration fees vary by date and age category. Early bird fees through July 29 are: Adult $30, Youth (18 and under) $18, Kid’s Fun Run (9 and under) $18, Virtual $25. Regular fees from July 30 through August 26 are: Adult $35, Youth $20, Kid’s Fun Run $20, Virtual $25. Packet pick-up and race day fees on August 28 and 29 are higher, for example Adult $40 and Youth $25.
The event schedule includes registration and day-of packet pick-up, an opening ceremony, the Kid’s Fun Run, the 5K timed run and untimed walk, and a closing ceremony with team and individual awards. Roswell Park is listed as the presenting sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
