Buffalo Marathon Weekend
- Date
- May 29–30, 2027
- Distance
- Marathon with the VIP Experience · Marathon · Community Marathon - Heart-To-Heart Fundraiser & more
From the Organizer
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 event possible we need to plan, budget and control our costs based on our registration numbers. We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating. With that in mind we are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race.
Protect Your Race Registration
Registration insurance is available for the nominal charge of 7.5% of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum charge is $8.99). Register with peace of mind knowing you can recover 100% of your registration cost plus fees If you cannot attend the race for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.
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
71°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buffalo, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buffalo, NY
Population
276,397
as of 2023
Elevation
583 ft
Nearest Airport
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Buffalo Marathon Weekend, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
355
Days to train
- Race
- Buffalo Marathon Weekend
- Date
- May 29–30, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Marathon Weekend?
- Buffalo Marathon Weekend is a running race held in Buffalo, New York on May 29, 2027. 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 Marathon Weekend?
- Saturday, May 29, 2027 in Buffalo, New York at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Buffalo Marathon Weekend?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Buffalo Marathon Weekend
May 29, 2027