Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · United States

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Marauder Trotter 5K Run/Walk

Dunkirk · 56 km away

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Batavia Kiwanis Independence Day 5k

Batavia · 56 km away

JUL 7

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Laurel Memorial Run/Walk

Silver Creek · 45 km away

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2026 SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Buffalo

Sheridan · 54 km away

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Buffalo · 6 km away

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Beamsville Bench 5K

Lincoln · 54 km away

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Quaker Dash Ice Cream 5k

Orchard Park · 18 km away

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Byron Fire/EMS 5K Run & Walk

Byron · 70 km away

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Jolly Jog 5k Run

North Tonawanda · 18 km away

AUG 5

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Niagara Falls · 27 km away

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Bergen · 79 km away

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Williamsville · 14 km away

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Reach the Beach 5K

Irving · 40 km away

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Jamestown Farmers Market 5K

Jamestown · 47 km away

SEP 9

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The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k

Buffalo · 4 km away

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Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest 5k

Clarence · 25 km away

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AIA Queen City Architecture 5K

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Glen Iris 5K & 10K Trail Run

Castile · 73 km away

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32nd Annual Chris Griswold Memorial Lancer 5K

Lancaster · 18 km away

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Buffalo, NY

Buffalo · 11 km away

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St. Mark 5k Family Fun Run

Buffalo · 7 km away

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NIAGARA FALLS · 24 km away

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Run for the Grapes Half Marathon & 5K

Lincoln · 54 km away

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

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5K Run/Funwalk for Epilepsy Awareness

The 5K Run/Funwalk for Epilepsy Awareness takes place in Buffalo, New York, offering participants a choice between a timed 5K run and a Fun Walk. Registration begins in the morning, with both the run and walk commencing at 10:00 AM. This event focuses on epilepsy awareness in Western New York, a region where epilepsy impacts approximately one in every 100 individuals. The race honors the memory of Maggie Lee, who served as a counselor at the Epilepsy Association of WNY, was a community activist, a friend, and lived with epilepsy. She passed away from injuries sustained during a seizure. Funds raised will benefit the Epilepsy Association of WNY’s outreach, awareness, and education initiatives, aimed at assisting individuals with epilepsy in leading more independent, productive, and fulfilling lives.

LIV LOVE RUN 5k

The Liv Love Run 5K is a 5-kilometer run held in October in Silver Creek, New York, beginning at 1 Dickinson St. The Silver Creek/Forestville Cross Country Team & Booster Club organizes the event, welcoming walkers and runners. The race commemorates Olivia "Liv" Coia and contributes to a scholarship established in her memory. Funds also benefit the local cross country team's equipment and events. Early registrants are eligible to receive a race t-shirt.

Buffalo Home Sellers 5k

The Buffalo Home Sellers 5k is an annual 5k held in Buffalo's Delaware Park, utilizing Ring Road near the Jewett Parkway and Parkside Avenue entrances. It begins in the morning in early October, with entries for adults and students. Virtual 5k options are also available for remote runners. The race welcomes a very wide age range, and all proceeds benefit UB Swimming & Diving and Nickel City Splash. The course is situated near Parkside Meadow Restaurant, opposite the main entrance to the Buffalo Zoo, and is USA Track and Field certified. Packet pickup is available before race day at Fleet Feet Buffalo or on race morning at Parkside Meadow, where the post-race gathering with snacks and beverages will take place. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, along with the top three male and female finishers in age groups ranging from youth to senior divisions.

Crystal Beach 5k 2026

The Crystal Beach 5K begins and ends at 4020 Erie Road in Crystal Beach, close to the Lake Erie shore. The primary event is a 5K run/walk. A 1K Kids Run takes place earlier, allowing families and faster runners to participate on the same day. The 5K starts at 11:00 AM, and the kids race begins at 10:15 AM. The event attracts hundreds of participants, with previous years seeing over 600 runners and walkers combined. The 5K route is a quick, level out-and-back course along Erie Road and adjacent streets, featuring bib-chip timing with results available post-race. Organized by the Crystal Beach 5K team, the event embraces the village atmosphere instead of a basic road race format. Participants receive custom bibs and medals, finishing to music, food, complimentary beer, and a post-race gathering in The Grove. The leading runners demonstrate significant speed, with course records standing at 15:38 for men, 17:59 for women, and 34:50 for walkers.

EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay

The EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5K, and Half Marathon Relay begins and ends in Ellicottville, a village in western New York’s Southern Tier. These are road races with a Halloween theme, making the day a combination of running and a costume gathering. The half marathon and relay start first, followed shortly by the 5K, and the event also features a kids’ race. It started in 2014, with organizers designing it for runners of various abilities, not exclusively fast club racers. The course heads north from the village onto country roads before returning to Ellicottville for the finish. The EVL Half typically draws nearly 2,000 participants, a significant number for a small community. The field includes competitive age-group runners, relay teams, families, first-time participants, and individuals in Halloween costumes. Awards are presented to top male and female age-group finishers, and a costume contest is also featured. The post-race gathering at Ellicottville Brewing Company provides a local conclusion, rather than the event feeling like it merely uses the town as a setting.

Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY

The Veterans Race in Buffalo is a November running event offering 5K and 10K races, a 2-mile untimed walk, and a Kids Cadet Race for ages 2 to 8. The main races begin at 9:00 AM, with a participant cap of 800. Entry is open to civilians, veterans, active duty military, and supporters of troops. The race details provide distances, not a specific route, and race-day packet pickup is at the Naval Park. Awards are segmented by Veterans and Civilians, using 5-year age groups for the 5K and 10-year age groups for the 10K. Post-race, participants can attend the Kegs N' Eggs breakfast party at Other Half Brewing. Destination Races organizes the event, which benefits local veteran organizations.

2025 Cystic Fibrosis Turkey Trot 5K

Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k

Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k is a holiday-themed 5K in Niagara Falls, with the route running around the falls before finishing in downtown Niagara Falls. It is built as a community race, with a low entry fee, a student rate, and proceeds supporting local youth. The draw is simple: runners get a short race near one of the best-known natural landmarks in North America, then end in the middle of downtown holiday activity. Early registrants are guaranteed a race T-shirt, and the post-race setup includes family-friendly seasonal activities rather than just a finish line and a walk back to the car.

Braving The Elements 5k

Braving The Elements 5k is a winter 5k in Arcade, New York, held during the town’s Winterfest. It begins at Arcade Elementary School following the Winterfest parade and leads runners through town in cold-weather conditions, finishing at the Arcade VFW on Main Street. The event is designed for local participation, offering separate student and adult pricing and race-day registration after online signups close. The course is point-to-point, starting at the elementary school on West Main Street and ending at the VFW on Main Street. Packet pickup and check-in occur at the school before the parade. A portion of each registration fee supports a charity, early registrants receive race shirts, and families can bring children for a free fun run at the local park.

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Buffalo-Cheektowaga Training Notes

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY hosts 32 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals put a lot of easy miles through Delaware Park, especially when the plan says Z2 and the legs say coffee after. Saturday Women's Run Club meets every Saturday at 9am at SPoT Coffee on Hertel Avenue, then runs 3 to 5 mile routes in Delaware Park. Middle Trail Running Company keeps that crew moving all year round and in all seasons. The Outer Harbor Greenway Trail gives about a mile of easy running. The Outer Harbor Trail runs four miles from Lighthouse Point Park to the Union Ship Canal. Buffalo Marathon Weekend, AIA Queen City Architecture 5K, Run 716, and Mind Over Miles - 24 Hour Challenge are the anchor race names locals know.

Locals ride the Shoreline Trail when they want flat base miles with Niagara River and Lake Erie views. The Erie Canalway Trail runs 279 miles from Buffalo to Albany, so it always feels like there is more road ahead. The Buffalo Bicycling Club hosts weekly training events around the Buffalo-Niagara region from March through September, and its calendar has road courses, time trials, crits, fondos, and group rides. The Outer Harbor bike park covers pump track, skills loop, and tot track work. Gravel riders use Transit to Galleria Mall, SW of Cheek, Old rail line, and Stig park. The climbs are limited, but Ellicott Creek Trailway has elevation changes.

March through September feels like the clean training block for cyclists because The Buffalo Bicycling Club is active every week. Summer puts races on the calendar, with Buffalo Subaru 4 Mile Chase in July and Run 716 in August. Locals keep running through the cold because Saturday Women's Run Club runs all year round and in all seasons. Winter shifts the vibe more than the map, so Delaware Park stays useful for steady miles while dirt, gravel, grass, mud, and rocks near the RR tracks become a different kind of bike choice. Bigger tires make more sense when the west-side mix gets sloppy.