New York · 5K
Run for Rhinos
Run for Rhinos is a 5K event held in Buffalo, New York. It was last held on September 26, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 950 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Field size
- ~950 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 26, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 950 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Run for Rhinos
Celebrate the 7th annual Run for Rhinos presented by Reimer Home Services, An Official Partner of the Buffalo Zoo on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00am. This in-person 5K includes a race/walk through Delaware Park and ends in the Buffalo Zoo. Your race registration includes a ticket to the Zoo on September 26. Sign up today! Race packets can be picked up 9/24 and 9/25 5:00PM-7:00PM at the Buffalo Zoo's main entrance. All registrants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a ticket to t…
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Run for Rhinos: common questions
- When is the Run for Rhinos?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run for Rhinos held?
- In Buffalo, New York.
- What distances does the Run for Rhinos offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Run for Rhinos?
- About 950 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 Run for Rhinos?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run for Rhinos?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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