Buffalo Marathon Weekend

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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

🚫 No Refund Policy

• Policy: Please be aware there are no refunds.
• Planning: We need to plan, budget, and control our costs based on our registration numbers.
• Understanding: We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating.
• Options: We are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race.

💼 Registration Protection

• Insurance: 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: This covers reasons including injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.
• More Information: For more details, visit Buffalo Marathon Weekend.