The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K (High School Students) (No shirt) · Triple Crown Series
From the Organizer
PRESENTED BY:
Buffalo Marathon, Runners Roost, ADPRO Sports, Canal Club 62, Godfrey Financial Associates
Buffalo’s incomparable Labor Day weekend tradition of fine racing, great food and drink, and enjoying a late summer night with good friends on the Parkway continues. Take advantage of the PR-friendly course, then join the party— complete with great music and all the food and drink you like—as we welcome in the Western New York Running Hall of Fame Class of 2026. All in honor of one of the area’s premier ambassadors of our favorite sport.
PREMIUM ITEM:
Quality men’s and women’s technical shirts to the first 300 registered runners.
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
76°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
33%
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 The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
88
Days to train
- Race
- The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k
- Date
- September 4, 2026
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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 Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k?
- The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k is a running race held in Buffalo, New York on September 4, 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 Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k?
- Friday, September 4, 2026 in Buffalo, New York at Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k
Sep 4, 2026