5K Race | Buffalo Marathon

5K Race Details

START TIME: 8:00 am
LOCATION: 267 Pearl Street

We are proud that the 5k Run is presented by Kaleida Health. With an 8:00am start time it makes for the perfect shake out run before attending the expo which opens at 9:00am. Everyone gets a:

Finisher Tech Shirt
Finisher Medal For Completing The Event
Grab & Go Food At The Finish Line
Note: Overall Awards & Age Group Awards Will Be Mailed To The Winners After The Event.

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PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION & SPACE IS LIMITED

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Starting in 2024 runners will have the option to do fundraising. While not required we would like everyone to consider giving it a try. All proceeds go directly to the Kaleida Health Foundation and benefit the best-in-class cardiac programs at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute.

As part of our Heart-To-Heart initiative fundraisers will be provided with a personal fundraising page and tools to accept donations from their friends and family. Heart to Heart runners have the ability to win prizes when you fund raise certain amounts.

Let’s join together as a community to fight heart disease in Western New York!❤️

Where the money goes

All donations and proceeds from the event will go to the best-in-class cardiac programs at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute.

Heart Disease Affects So Many

Approximately 650,000 Americans die from heart disease each year – that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.
One person dies every 37 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease.
92.1 million American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
Western New York has even higher rates of heart disease.
Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death in most WNY counties.
Heart Disease is the 2nd leading cause of premature death in all of WNY.

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Testimonials

“Great race through most of Buffalo. Super flat with a lot of tree lined streets. Great landmarks along the course – Frank Lloyd Wright – designed houses, Delaware Park and a lot of miles along the new waterfront. And Super Mario. Third time running this race. Great time.”
– JoeW, Repeat Runner ’19

“I was not a runner but my band The Knight Crew had the honor of playing in Delaware Park (think mile 17 water station). We were blown away not only by the outstanding organization of every detail and communication BUT you runners really made our day! The waving, the recognition of the music was such a nice positive and incredibly community feel….. Thank you runners!!!! You were simply amazing! Thank you to the Buffalo Marathon for having us. We would be honored to play for you again! Kudos!! Excellent job!!”
– Debbie Juliano Knight, Musician

“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