Buffalo Marathon Weekend

The Premier Destination Event on Memorial Day Weekend in Western New York.

Registration for all 2027 Buffalo Marathon events – NOW OPEN!!

Full Marathon

The full experience, enjoy views of Lake Erie, KeyBank Center, Forest Lawn Cemetery, parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Half Marathon

Flat and fast with a scenic view of downtown’s waterfront and its major landmarks.

5K Run & Walk

It makes for the perfect shake out run before attending the expo.

The Ultimate Race Day Experience

You won’t find a race more convenient than the Buffalo Marathon. The full and half marathon use a common start and finish line that are located less than 900 feet apart.  We finish directly in front of the Buffalo Convention Center, where the expo and post-race party are held. Our host hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton is located around the corner from the Buffalo Convention Center. There are numerous alternate hotels and parking located close to the start line. If you are flying in for our event, the Buffalo Niagara Airport is about 20 minutes from downtown.

Stay tuned for 2027!

Enhance your race day with our exclusive VIP Experience package!

  • The VIP Experience includes:
  • Priority packet pick-up
  • Exclusive VIP location with private restrooms
  • VIP parking
  • Pre-race and post-race refreshment
  • Private post-race recovery zone with amenities
  • Special VIP swag
  • VIP Exclusive gear check

A portion of the proceeds from the VIP package is donated to Kaleida’s Gates Vascular Institute. LIMITED SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE, so we encourage you to add the VIP Experience when you complete your registration today

The cost for this amazing (non-refundable) upgrade is $195 per registration.

Limited edition 25th Anniversary Buffalo Marathon Jacket by Brooks

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon with an exclusive Brooks jacket, featuring the official commemorative emblem and built on the performance-driven Brooks Canopy Jacket.

These jackets are available for presale now and will be available for pick up at the Buffalo Marathon Expo.

Don’t miss the opportunity to show off your 25th Anniversary Jacket. Quantities are limited.

2027 Buffalo Training Gear: To be announce in January 2027!

Last chance to visit our store to order your 2026 merchandise!

Dick's Sporting Goods Coupon

Testimonials

“This is an awesome race!!! Best weekend of the year!!!”
– Jaime R, Runner 2026

“Fun course, great people! Well organized & nice swag.”
– Laurie K, Runner 2026

“Thank you for hosting such a great event! I look forward to returning every year. 2027 I plan on completing my 3rd Full…. and hopefully a PR!”
– Clay R, Runner 2026

“What a fantastic marathon! ou all really do a great job. The course is really beautiful and very well supported. The after party is amazing. Everyone was extremely friendly. The city is charming and it was wonderful to be able to go over to see Niagara Falls. Not only did I achieve a personal record here and my first sub 4 hour marathon, but the entire experience was really wonderful. Thank you so much, Buffalo Marathon!!!”
– Pina Porceddu, Runner

“Can’t beat the Buffalo Marathon course and the community that will go full throttle to cheer you to the finish line!!”
– Dylan D, 2026

Donate Now To Help Cardiac Research

We are a community event and we hope you will consider helping our hospital. More than 650,000 die annually from heart disease, and all donations will go to the best-in-class cardiac programs at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute.

Buffalo - Erie Marathon Association, Inc
P.O. Box 845
Amherst,
NY
14226
information@buffalomarathon.org
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