2026 Buffalo Marathon

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The Buffalo Marathon Weekend is the premier destination event on Memorial Day weekend in Western New York, and you won’t find a race more convenient than this. The course is relatively flat and fast, with great volunteer support and a scenic view of downtown’s waterfront and its major landmarks. The full and half both use a common start and finish line and less than 900 feet apart. You'll finish directly in front of the Buffalo Convention Center, where the expo and post-race party are held. If you are flying in, the Buffalo Niagara Airport is about 20 minutes from downtown.

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Epic scenery
✅ The "Race-Cation" lifestyle
✅ Sustainable strides

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