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Buffalo Marathon Weekend
Buffalo Marathon Weekend is a marathon, half marathon, 5K, 1K and 2 Miles event held in Buffalo, New York. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 29, 2027. About 1,209 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 29, 2027
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Field size
- ~1,209 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1K, 2 Miles
- Field size
- About 1,209 runners
- Course
- Marathon: ~585 ft gain / 587 ft loss (571-672 ft range), very flat, USATF-certified Boston qualifying course.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thebuffalomarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 585 ft gain, 587 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 53°F at the start, 91% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Buffalo Marathon Weekend
2027 marks the 26th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon Weekend. Come out and enjoy a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, the Buffalo Marathon 5K, 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash or The Ruffalo. This is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier that takes you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2027. Please be Aware There are No Refunds. Please understand to provide you with the best …
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Buffalo Marathon Weekend: common questions
- When is the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 29, 2027.
- Where is the Buffalo Marathon Weekend held?
- In Buffalo, New York.
- What distances does the Buffalo Marathon Weekend offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1K and 2 Miles.
- How many people run the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- About 1,209 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Buffalo Marathon Weekend start?
- 6:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- Loop course; Road surface; 585 ft gain, 587 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- about 53°F at the start, 91% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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