Upcoming Races in Buffalo

Endurance Grid lists 9 races in Buffalo, New York, from October 2026 to March 2027.

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Sport

Racing in Buffalo

The Buffalo race calendar is busiest in November, October, and December. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 2 Mile / 3K, 1 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, and 10K, 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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9 races in Buffalo

October 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

2 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in October.

Oct

Sun

Running

Bottle Rocket Beer Reserve Beer Mile

2182 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY

1 Mile

Avg 62° / 46°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 46°583 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk

787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Avg 59° / 43°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 43°583 ft city elevation

November 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

4 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in November.

Nov

Sat

Running

Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY

1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY

2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K

Avg 51° / 37°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 37°583 ft city elevation

Nov–May

14–30

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

Avg 71° / 53°583 ft city elevation

Nov

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

Avg 44° / 31°583 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Running

Sports City Beer/Cider/Seltzer Mile

1407 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY

1 Mile

Avg 43° / 30°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 43° / 30°583 ft city elevation

December 2026 Buffalo, New York Races

2 upcoming races in Buffalo, New York in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

Buffalo Blizzard Run

121 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY

Avg 40° / 29°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 29°583 ft city elevation

Dec

Sun

Running

Checkers A.C. Christmas 3k Race

Indian Hunter Statue, Buffalo, NY

2 Mile / 3K

Avg 40° / 28°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 28°583 ft city elevation

March 2027 Buffalo, New York Races

1 upcoming race in Buffalo, New York in March.

Mar

Sat

Running

Old First Ward Shamrock Run

Old First Ward Community Center, Buffalo, NY

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 38° / 24°·583 ft city elevation

Avg 38° / 24°583 ft city elevation

Races near Buffalo

Oct

Sat

Running

Howl-O-Weenie 5k

9 miles away4520 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY

Avg 59° / 39°·842 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 39°842 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Hamburg Bulldog Dash 5k Run/Walk - In Celebration of Conor Long

9 miles awayHamburg High School - Fisher Athletic Complex, Hamburg, NY

Avg 56° / 40°·788 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 40°788 ft city elevation

May

1–8

Sat–Sat

Running

Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon

12 miles awayBeaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY

Half Marathon

Avg 63° / 42°·595 ft city elevation

Avg 63° / 42°595 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k

16 miles awayNiagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 41° / 28°

Nov

Sat

Running

Raby Family Memorial Run

28 miles awayLewiston-Porter CSD High School, Youngstown, NY

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 53° / 36°

Nov

11–21

Wed–Sat

Running

Michelle's Memorial 5k

30 miles awayMiddleport Fire Hall, Middleport, NY

Avg 50° / 35°

Feb

Sat

Running

Braving The Elements 5k

30 miles awayArcade Elementary School, Arcade, NY

Avg 33° / 15°·1,720 ft city elevation

Avg 33° / 15°1,720 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Rotary Club of Batavia Trick or Trot 5k

34 miles awayDeWitt Recreational Park, Batavia, NY

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 57° / 39°·891 ft city elevation

Avg 57° / 39°891 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Jacked 4 Vets

37 miles away36 West Buffalo St, Warsaw, NY

4 Mile

Avg 46° / 31°

Oct

Sat

Running

Fredonia Trick or Trot 5k

39 miles away280 Central Avenue, Fredonia, NY

Avg 56° / 41°

Jun

Sat

Running

Strawberry Festival 5k/8k run

41 miles awayState Street, Albion, NY

5K · 8K / 5 Mile

Avg 78° / 56°·548 ft city elevation

Avg 78° / 56°548 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay

42 miles away5 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY

5K · Half Marathon

Avg 55° / 35°·1,770 ft city elevation

Avg 55° / 35°1,770 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Buffalo, New York?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 9 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 November 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.