Veterans Race
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About the race
Veterans Race is scheduled for November 7, 2026 at Naval Park Cove, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY. The event is coordinated by Destination Races with presenting sponsor Richmond Vona and partners WNY Heroes and the Buffalo & Erie Naval and Military Park.
Distances and formats offered:
- 5K for civilians and for veterans or active duty
- 10K for civilians and for veterans or active duty
- 400 m Kids "Cadet" Race open to ages 2 through 8
- 2 Mile walk not timed
Registration opens July 3, 2026. Most event registration closes November 3, 2026; the Kids race registration closes November 5, 2026. Fees vary by event, for example the civilian 5K and 10K have higher entry fees than the veteran or active duty categories, and the kids entry fee is listed separately. A no merch option is offered for a lower price. The event has a participant cap of 800 and there is no race day registration.
Participants receive a holiday ornament and a keychain; several event listings also note a gift and a cup. Awards are offered by age group for veterans and civilians, using five year brackets for the 5K and ten year brackets for the 10K, beginning at 14 and under and extending to 70 and older. Pre race packet pickup is available November 6 at the Richmond Vona office, 192 Seneca St., Buffalo. A post race party is planned at Southern Tier Brewing. The kids course runs along the promenade past the naval ships and line up is at the Hangar building. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
