Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk
Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Buffalo, NY.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (96 days to go)
- Location
- 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is sponsoring the Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk on Sunday morning September 7, 2025. It will start just behind the JCC Holland Family Building at 787 Delaware Avenue at 10 AM. It is a USATF Certified Race and will have awards for the 5K in multiple age groups.
Online Registration closes at 5pm on Friday October 16th at 5:00PM . In person registration will be available at the Holland JCC from 8:30am-6pm on Saturday September 6th and from 8:30am-9:30am on Sunday, race day.
Packet pickup will be inside the Holland JCC at 787 Delaware Avenue from 10am-7pm on Friday October 16th and on Saturday October 17th from 8:30am-6pm
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.
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96
Days to train
- Race
- Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk
Oct 18, 2026