Upcoming Races in Buffalo

Endurance Grid lists 15 races in Buffalo, New York, from August 2026 to May 2027.

15
Races
1
Sport

The race calendar

Racing in Buffalo

The Buffalo race calendar is busiest in September, October, and November. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 2 Mile / 3K, 10K, 8K / 5 Mile, and 1 Mile, along with other popular distances.

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.

Population

276,397

as of 2023

City Elevation

583 ft

Nearest Airport

BUF

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Buffalo, NY

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15 races in Buffalo

August 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

1 upcoming race in Buffalo, New York in August.
Aug
30
Sun
Running
2026 Bob Ivory 5K Run
845 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 77° / 60°·583 ft city elevation

September 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

4 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in September.
Sep
4
Fri
Running
The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k
Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 76° / 58°·583 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Buffalo, NY
511 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 71° / 53°·583 ft city elevation
Sep
25
Fri
Running
St. Mark 5k Family Fun Run
300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 69° / 51°·583 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Run for Rhinos presented by Reimer Home Services, An Official Partner of the Buffalo Zoo
The Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 68° / 51°·583 ft city elevation

October 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

4 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
5K Run/Funwalk for Epilepsy Awareness
2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 65° / 48°·583 ft city elevation
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Snyder and Donuts 5k
4543 Main St, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 65° / 48°·583 ft city elevation
Oct
4–11
Sun–Sun
Running
Buffalo Home Sellers 5k
Delaware Park at Jewett Parkway and Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 65° / 48°·583 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk
787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
5K
Avg 59° / 43°·583 ft city elevation

November 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

3 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K
Avg 51° / 37°·583 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
131st Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
Franklin Street and West Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 44° / 31°·583 ft city elevation
Nov
29
Sun
Running
Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile
1407 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY
1 Mile
Avg 43° / 30°·583 ft city elevation

December 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

2 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Buffalo Blizzard Run
121 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY
Avg 40° / 29°·583 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race
Indian Hunter Statue, Buffalo, NY
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 40° / 28°·583 ft city elevation

May 2027 Buffalo, New York Races

1 upcoming race in Buffalo, New York in May.
May
29–30
Sat–Sun
Running
Buffalo Marathon Weekend
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, NY
1K · 2 Mile / 3K · 5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 71° / 53°·583 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Buffalo, New York?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 15 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Buffalo?
Buffalo hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Buffalo?
Races in Buffalo 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 September and October.
What race distances can you find in Buffalo?
Upcoming races in Buffalo cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.