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.