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Late May · Northeast · Loop

Buffalo Marathon Weekend

Buffalo, NY

Event: Marathon with the VIP Experience

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • First Marathon
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Typical start temp
50°F(estimated)
Field size
~1,500 runners(estimated)
Course
Flat
Elevation
200 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Buffalo, NY, with very little meaningful elevation change.

Good fit if

  • · PR attempts
  • · Boston qualification
  • · First-time marathoners

Think twice if

  • No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
200 ft(estimated)
Total loss
200 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~1,500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Pockets of spectators
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$300(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Late May
Next confirmed date
Saturday, May 29, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Northeast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
6.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: Marathon with the VIP Experience

Good to know

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • First Marathon
  • Loop course
  • Flat course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
50°F(estimated)
By midday
61°F(estimated)
Dew point
43°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 50°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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Weather
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Field size
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Course
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Elevation
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