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Buffalo Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 30, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Doug Kerr from Upstate New York · CC BY-SA 2.0
Race date in 237 days
May 30, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Buffalo · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$340Varies by event and entry period
2027Date May 30, 2027 · Entry Jun 1, 2026 ~ May 29, 2027
2026Date May 24, 2026
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D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Buffalo Marathon race photo
Doug Kerr from Upstate New York · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Buffalo Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held over Memorial Day weekend, this is one of western New York’s leading races.

The route passes Lake Erie, KeyBank Center, Forest Lawn Cemetery and parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

It is an Abbott World Marathon Majors qualifier.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Buffalo Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

4 race reports
Duane ScottiRan in 2026
“I stepped off the course at mile 13.1 of the Buffalo Marathon and recorded my first ever DNF.”

Duane Scotti dropped out of the Buffalo Marathon because reflux and heartburn at the 13.1-mile mark made it difficult to take in fuel and fluids properly.

Read the original on Spark Healthy Runner
KindlyDonut3580Ran in 2025 · Finish time 3:38:56
“Buffalo was a beautiful race!”

The runner found that the Buffalo race was not too large, was well organized, and had good local support and aid station support in the second half. In the runner's first marathon, the runner did not hit the wall and increased the pace in the second half, finishing in 3 hours 38 minutes 56 seconds.

Read the original on Reddit
EricRan in 2025 · Finish time 4:17:07
“On sunday morning I ran the Buffalo marathon in 4:17:07 for my quickest marathon ever.”

Eric set his fastest time at the 2025 Buffalo Marathon, finishing in 4 hours 17 minutes 07 seconds. He had initially planned to run with the 4 hours 30 minutes pace group, but ran by feel instead, endured the heat and hills, and finished without walking.

Read the original on Running with Eric
Naughty_BagelRan in 2022 · Finish time 3:26:46
“Time: 3:26:46”

The author gave a detailed account of running the Buffalo Marathon with a target pace and finishing in 3:26:46.

Read the original on Reddit

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Buffalo Marathon 2026! 25th Anniversary - My Race Experience and How I Trained

RanchNKetchup

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Buffalo Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon with the VIP Experience

Entry cost $340

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Marathon

Entry cost $135

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half Marathon with the VIP Experience

Entry cost $315

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $120

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Buffalo Marathon 5k Run · Buffalo Marathon Walk (5k)

Buffalo Marathon 5k Run

Entry cost $40

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Buffalo Marathon Walk (5k)

Entry cost $40

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Buffalo Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
EventTime limit
Marathon42.195km6h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Delaware Avenue & Huron Street, Buffalo, NY.

FINISH

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St

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Full marathon and half marathon start together at 6:30 am from Delaware Avenue and Huron Street.

Along course, runners see Lake Erie, KeyBank Center, Forest Lawn Cemetery and parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted,

as well as Buffalo’s architecture and downtown scenery.

Finish is directly in front of the Buffalo Convention Center, and start line, the pool and the finish of half marathon are within 900 feet.

Course is relatively flat and fast, with volunteer support, bicycle patrols and medical areas provided by finish.

Full marathon provides water and Gatorade every 2 miles from mile 2 of the first half, then provides aid every 1 mile in the second half.

PowerGel stations are located near miles 15 and 21.

The race takes place against the backdrop of Western New York on Memorial Day weekend, and the Heart to Heart program,

which allows participants to make donations related to heart disease, has operated since 2024.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (56°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Buffalo Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St

Google Maps
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Fountain Plaza NFTA Metro Rail station (500 block of Main Street, between Huron and Chippewa Streets)

Marathon/half marathon start at Delaware Avenue & Huron Street, roughly 2-3 short blocks west of the Fountain Plaza Metro Rail station on Main Street —

an easy walk from the light rail line.

Transit-stop detail inferred from NFTA station locations relative to published start/finish addresses, not stated explicitly by the race itself.

Getting to the finish

Fountain Plaza or Church Street NFTA Metro Rail stations

Finish is in front of the Buffalo Convention Center in downtown Buffalo,

within walking distance of the same downtown Metro Rail stations (Fountain Plaza/Church), which run free within the downtown fare-free zone.

More details

No dedicated organizer shuttle bus found;

downtown hotels are within walking distance of start/finish instead.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Because the start is at 6:30 am, keep travel time short on race morning.

The start is at Delaware Avenue and Huron Street.

The finish and expo for the full and half marathon, as well as the post-race party, are concentrated around the Buffalo Convention Center.

The host hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton, is very close to the convention center.

Other hotels and parking lots are nearby, and the drive from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to downtown takes approximately 20 minutes.

Check the local forecast for the morning of May 30 and choose your clothing accordingly.

Rather than drinking large amounts of water and Gatorade at once from the beginning, take them in portions according to your own plan.

Full marathon participants should decide in advance whether to use the PowerGel stations near miles 15 and 21.

For Packet Pickup, plan your route around the expo schedule.

VIP upgrades provide priority access to Packet Pickup, dedicated restrooms, VIP parking and dedicated bag storage.

Times are local to Buffalo. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Buffalo Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

44 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Niagara Falls Full-Day Cruise & Sightseeing Tour from Toronto

$220

View on Klook

Niagara Falls Boat Ride & Table Rock Observation Deck Tour

$168

View on Klook

Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride & Optional Dinner

$184

View on Klook

Great Canadian Food Tour – St. Lawrence Market + Distillery

Carb loading · $76

View on GetYourGuide

Toronto Kensington Market & Chinatown Half-Day Food Tour

$49

View on Klook

Buffalo Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Hamilton｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

$225

View on Klook

Toronto｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

$43

View on Klook

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights Full-Day Small-Group Tour

$80

View on Klook

Niagara Falls Day Tour (Departing from Downtown Toronto)

$366

View on Klook

Toronto Distillery District Half-Day Walking Tour

$21

View on Klook

Toronto Walking Tour (CN Tower + River Cruise Tickets Included)

$174

View on Klook

Toronto Downtown Walking Tour (Optional: Harbor Cruise)

$35

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Buffalo with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Buffalo.

Total cost and budget for Buffalo Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about Buffalo Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Buffalo runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Marathon

FAQ
When does Buffalo Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 30, 2027 in Buffalo, NY, United States.

How much is the Buffalo Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $340.

What distances does Buffalo Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K.

What time does Buffalo Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:30.

Where does Buffalo Marathon 2027 start?

Delaware Avenue & Huron Street, Buffalo, NY.

Where does Buffalo Marathon 2027 finish?

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St.

When does registration for Buffalo Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Mon, June 1, 2026 to Sat, May 29, 2027.

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