Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race
Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Buffalo, NY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Checkers Athletic Club Presents the 6th Annual Checkers Christmas 3k Road Race (Just over 1 loop of the Delaware Park Ring Road)
Locations
- Race will be on the Ring Road of Delaware park
- Start of race is at the Indian Hunter Statue at the southern side of the loop.
- See Map below.
Awards
Trophies to overall male and female winners and Masters male and female winners. Medals 3 deep in 5 year age groups 14 and under through 90 plus.
Post Race
Bob and John’s La Hacieda, 1545 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY
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
40°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
56%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buffalo, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buffalo, NY
Population
276,397
as of 2023
City 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?
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136
Days to train
- Race
- Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race
Dec 6, 2026