Upcoming Races in Buford

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Buford, Georgia, from October 2026 to June 2027.

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Racing in Buford

The Buford race calendar is busiest in November, February, and June. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, and 1K.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

City Elevation

1,131 ft

Nearest Airport

PDK

DeKalb Peachtree Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Buford, GA

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6 races in Buford

October 2026 Buford, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Buford, Georgia in October.

Oct

Sat

Triathlon

Women's Collegiate Triathlon East Regional Championship & USA TRI Cup

7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA

Avg 73° / 48°·1,131 ft city elevation

Avg 73° / 48°1,131 ft city elevation

November 2026 Buford, Georgia Races

2 upcoming races in Buford, Georgia in November.

Nov

Sat

Running

Run Like Water 5K

2500 Clean Water Court, Buford, GA

Avg 64° / 39°·1,131 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 39°1,131 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands

Lanier Islands in Buford, Buford, GA

Avg 66° / 41°·1,131 ft city elevation

Avg 66° / 41°1,131 ft city elevation

December 2026 Buford, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Buford, Georgia in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

Reindeer Run 5K/10K

301 E. Main St NE, Buford, GA

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 54° / 34°·1,131 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 34°1,131 ft city elevation

February 2027 Buford, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Buford, Georgia in February.

Feb

Sat

Running

Cookies & Cocoa 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Buford High School, Buford, GA

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 59° / 36°·1,131 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 36°1,131 ft city elevation

June 2027 Buford, Georgia Races

1 upcoming race in Buford, Georgia in June.

Jun

Sat

Running

HALL AMERICAN 5K

Lake Lanier Islands (at Game Changer - 7750 Pine Cone Dr), Buford, GA

1K · 5K

Avg 88° / 66°·1,131 ft city elevation

Avg 88° / 66°1,131 ft city elevation

Races near Buford

Oct

Sat

Running

Book Mobile 5K

2 miles awayInstructional Support Center, Suwanee, GA

Avg 69° / 43°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 69° / 43°1,015 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Mercy’s Smile Family Fun Walk

2 miles away1170 Buford Hwy, Suwanee, GA

2 Mile / 3K

Avg 64° / 39°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 39°1,015 ft city elevation

Feb

Sun

Running

Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta

2 miles awayTBD, Greater Atlanta, GA

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 54° / 32°

Apr

Sat

Running

Race to Cure Sarcoma Atlanta

2 miles awaySuwanee Town Center, Suwanee, GA

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 68° / 43°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 43°1,015 ft city elevation

Apr

Sat

Running

Loop The Hooch 50K/25K/Team Relay

2 miles away5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Dr, Suwanee, GA

50K

Avg 73° / 47°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 73° / 47°1,015 ft city elevation

Jul

Sun

Running

Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta

2 miles awayTBD, Greater Atlanta, GA

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 89° / 68°

Oct

Sun

Running

Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Sugar Hill

4 miles awayTalk of the Table, Sugar Hill, GA

Avg 71° / 45°

Jan

Sat

Running

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta

4 miles awaySugar Hill Veterans Memorial, Sugar Hill, GA

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 51° / 31°

Apr

Sat

Running

Run Through The Decades 6K/7K/8K/Half

4 miles awaySugar Hill Veterans Memorial, Sugar Hill, GA

4 Mile · 8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon

Avg 73° / 47°

Mar

Sat

Running

15th Annual Suwanee Kiwanis - Shamrock 5k

4 miles away330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA

Avg 64° / 41°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 41°1,015 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Spooky Spirits 5K

4 miles away330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA

Avg 77° / 54°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 77° / 54°1,015 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Happyfeat's Run Run Rudolph 5K

4 miles away330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA

Avg 57° / 35°·1,015 ft city elevation

Avg 57° / 35°1,015 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Buford, Georgia?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Buford, Georgia, spanning 2 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Buford?

Buford hosts running and triathlon races.

Is there a race season in Buford?

Races in Buford run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and February.

What race distances can you find in Buford?

Upcoming races in Buford cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K.

What other cities near Buford have races?

Nearby race cities include Suwanee and Greater Atlanta.