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Buffalo Marathon

Buffalo, NY
Sunday, May 26, 2024

  4.3 Stars from 3 Reviews

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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Sunday, May 26, 2024
2023: Sunday, May 28, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)
Average High: 71°F (21°C)
Average Low: 52° F (11°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.27
Course Score: 98.76


Race Size

2023: 1,077 Finishers
2022: 1,069 Finishers
2021: 315 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 1,053 Finishers
2018: 1,111 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2023: 11.7%
2022: 10.1%
2021: 6.7%
2020: N/A
2019: 10.3%
2018: 9.5%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes


Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 76°F  (24°C)
Low: 57°F  (14°C)

Race Start Conditions

59°F  (15°C)
Humidity: 77%

Partly Cloudy
SSW 6 mph

PR Score

419.99

Course Score

99.02



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How does the Buffalo Marathon Rank?


The Buffalo Marathon was the 63rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 53rd largest in 2022.

Last year 11.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 10.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Buffalo Marathon the 146th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 169th highest percentage in 2022.


Its Course Score of 98.76 ranks it as the 246th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 10th fastest course in New York.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Buffalo Marathon a PR Score of 98.27. This PR Score ranks it as the 237th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 11th fastest in New York.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Buffalo Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 665 feet (202m)
Min Elevation: 571 feet (174m)

Elevation Gain: 589 feet (179m)
Elevation Loss: 595 feet (181m)


Buffalo
Course updated 03/02/2023



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Recent Buffalo Marathon Reviews

4.3 Stars from 3 Reviews
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Craig's review of 2018 Buffalo Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

PRO: Race expo is pretty good. I like the early start (6:30am). Plenty of parking and hotel nearby for those who do not live in the area. Well organized, great volunteer help and plenty of local support for the first half of the race. Post race party can be rough for us slower runners as the mood in the Convention Center is mellow, but there are plenty of places to sit and relax.

CON: Second half of the race after mile 14 is pretty desolate until you get to Delaware Avenue again, fewer people cheering and very little shade. The course is a bit redundant running on the same section of Delaware Avenue three times. Usually pretty warm/humid in late May. It can be somewhat crushing at mile 13 at the Convention Center as you get diverted and run behind it while the others are finishing.

Overall, it is an interesting run through notable parts of Buffalo. The volunteers are great and community support is wonderful. I have run the half twice and the marathon twice, still debating on 2019.


Race Tips

The past few races have been warm and sunny, which makes things rough when you spend all winter training, so plan on hydrating well before the race. Watch out for some smaller craters in the pavement, winters can be tough on the roads and you don't want any foot/ankle injuries.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Plenty of free parking on at Mohawk Parking Ramp (between Washington and Ellicott Street), but the walks provide a fair warmup - arrive at least an hour before the race as you never know what roads will be closed for roadwork or due to the race. Check the website for hotel discounts.


Craig's review of 2018 Buffalo Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

PRO: Race expo is pretty good. I like the early start (6:30am). Plenty of parking and hotel nearby for those who do not live in the area. Well organized, great volunteer help and plenty of local support for the first half of the race. Post race party can be rough for us slower runners as the mood in the Convention Center is mellow, but there are plenty of places to sit and relax.

CON: Second half of the race after mile 14 is pretty desolate until you get to Delaware Avenue again, fewer people cheering and very little shade. The course is a bit redundant running on the same section of Delaware Avenue three times. Usually pretty warm/humid in late May. It can be somewhat crushing at mile 13 at the Convention Center as you get diverted and run behind it while the others are finishing.

Overall, it is an interesting run through notable parts of Buffalo. The volunteers are great and community support is wonderful. I have run the half twice and the marathon twice, still debating on 2019.


Race Tips

The past few races have been warm and sunny, which makes things rough when you spend all winter training, so plan on hydrating well before the race. Watch out for some smaller craters in the pavement, winters can be tough on the roads and you don't want any foot/ankle injuries.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Plenty of free parking on at Mohawk Parking Ramp (between Washington and Ellicott Street), but the walks provide a fair warmup - arrive at least an hour before the race as you never know what roads will be closed for roadwork or due to the race. Check the website for hotel discounts.


Hjk's review of 2016 Buffalo Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Great course, great events, awesome speakers. Volunteers do a great job!


Race Tips

Arrive early for parking.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)