Buffalo Bicycle Classic
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- 35 Mile Mary's Loop · 50 Mile Half Century · 70 Mile Carter Lake Climb & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Choose from nine unique ride options designed for every type of cyclist. Our road courses range from moderate rolling routes to the challenging Epic climbs. For dirt‑lovers, our gravel courses offer everything from long, demanding mountain gravel to scenic mid‑distance routes. And for families and newer riders, the Little Buff provides a fun, easy ride on car‑free bike paths.
Ride Boulder Canyon on one of the Epic courses: If you’re riding the Epic, Epic 75, or starting the Gravel Epic, you’ll experience something truly special: westbound Boulder Canyon will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7–9 a.m. This is the one day all year when cyclists can enjoy this stunning canyon completely car‑free—an unforgettable perk reserved just for Buffalo Bicycle Classic riders.
Help Us Fund the Future: The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride—it’s a fundraising event dedicated to supporting Colorado students through the BBC Scholarship Fund. This year marks our 24th anniversary, and our mission remains clear: help high‑achieving, high‑need students access a CU Boulder education.
Your registration supports scholarships—but you can make an even bigger impact by raising funds for BBC scholarships. As a part of ride registration, you have the option to become a fundraiser and collect awesome swag along the way. We will create a custom page and you can invite friends and family to contribute, and help open doors for more students. Every contribution fuels opportunity. Since 2003, the Buffalo Bicycle Classic has raised $4.3 million, helping 450+ students pursue their degrees. Your support ensures these scholars can focus on their education—not their tuition bills. Every registration counts. Every fundraiser amplifies the mission. Every dollar changes lives.
RIDE BIKES. CHANGE LIVES.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boulder, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boulder, CO
Population
106,274
as of 2023
Elevation
5,438 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Buffalo Bicycle Classic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
97
Days to train
- Race
- Buffalo Bicycle Classic
- Date
- September 13, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Buffalo Bicycle Classic?
- Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a running race held in Boulder, Colorado on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Buffalo Bicycle Classic?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado at University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Buffalo Bicycle Classic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Buffalo Bicycle Classic
Sep 13, 2026