Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Buffalo Marathon Weekend 2026

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon Weekend. Come out and enjoy a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, the Buffalo Marathon 5K, 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash or The Ruffalo. This is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier that takes you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2026.

Important Information

• No Refunds: Please be Aware There are No Refunds.
• Planning Needs: Please understand to provide you with the best event possible we need to plan, budget and control our costs based on our registration numbers.
• Life Happens: We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating.
• Options Available: With that in mind we are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race.

Registration Protection

• Insurance Availability: Registration insurance is available for the nominal charge of 7.5% of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum charge is $8.99).
• Peace of Mind: Register with peace of mind knowing you can recover 100% of your registration cost plus fees.
• Coverage Reasons: If you cannot attend the race for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.
• Event Date: The Buffalo Marathon Weekend takes place on May 23, 2026.

More Information

For further details and to register, please visit the official race website: Buffalo Marathon Weekend.