22 running events in Buffalo, New York

WELCOME FRIENDS!! It is time to LOVE BOLD!

Please join The Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP at our annual 5K and One Mile honorary CP Walk/Run/Roll on Sunday, June 7th! Join the foundation in amplifying the message of hope and strength, as we are making the event bigger and better - Let's LOVE BOLD together. We are excited to share that we have been providing a decade of support to Children and Adults living with Cerebral Palsy! We are back again this year and beautiful Terminal B at the Outer Harbor for an inclusive day family friendly fun-filled event that honors our CP Warriors!

Whether you have CP, love someone with CP, lost someone you love with CP, or are a supporter of CP at Laps of Love you can show your role at the race and be celebrated for the important role you play!

We are excited to announce our 2026 Laps of Love Ambassador -Bryce Bilson! Be sure to look out for our friend wearing the green sash!

The 5K is accessible and truly beautiful walk or run along the Outer Harbor Lake Erie. In addition the pre & post-race activities will be at the new Terminal B Amphitheatre on paved ground.

• You may register for the 5K or 1 Mile walk on the day of the event SUNDAY, JUNE 7th before the races begin starting at 9:30am.

• Online registration closes on June 4th to ensure our timing company has all the correct information for smooth race day!

• T-Shirts are only guaranteed to registrants who are registered by May 15th. After that we stop collecting shirt sizes and shirts may be available at a first come first serve basis while supplies last.

You can choose to run, walk, or roll to support the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. Our goal is to raise $180,000 to support our physical therapy grant program that expands access to the First Step Recovery Model in Buffalo, N.Y.

HOW IT WORKS: Join the movement to walk/run/roll volunteer or sponsor!

Register for Laps of Love! You can register multiple people at once! Tell your friends and family to join your team!

If you like...Create a TEAM or Fundraiser to celebrate your CP Warrior, a fundraiser page, set your fundraising goal, and share your story about why you are raising money for individuals with Cerebral Palsy! It takes an army of good hearts!

Returning Teams: Captains please renew your team and then invite your friends and family to join!

You are guaranteed to see tons of smiling faces!!

If participating virtually, get out there and walk/run/roll with your family, furry friends, and neighbors! We encourage you to post photos with the hashtag #LapsOfLove2026 for both the 1-mile and 5k.

Important Information: please note these details and Early Bird Pricing

• EARLY PACKET PICKUP - TBD depending on concert schedule at Outer Harbor.

• PACKET PICKUP (Shirts and race bibs) will be available starting at 9:30AM on Race Day

• Virtual Registrations outside of the WNY area will be sent their T-Shirts via USPS prior to June 7th if registered by May 15th

• T-Shirts are only guaranteed if registered by May 15th then on a first come first serve basis until supplies last.

Start times: Rain or Shine

ONE MILE STARTS AT 12:00PM (Noon)

5K STARTS AT 1:00PM

POST RACE PARTY: 2PM-3PM

Pre-race activities begin at 11AM

The Incredible DJ Milk will be joining us to bring fantastic music, Todd Santos Meteorologist from Channel 4 News will be our Emcee, Award Ceremony, Signature Lemonaide stand, Sweet treats stand, individually wrapped finish line snacks, water, lemonade, Adults 21 years old and over will be given 2 beer tickets with registration. Chair Massages by the International Massage Institute, Balloon Brothers, Characters and Mascots and more and we finish planning! The Blend Food Truck will be on site in the morning serving protein shakes and bites and coffee be sure to start your day with the Blend! Food trucks for a more heartier bite post-race.

LOCATION ADDRESS: 901 Fuhrmann Blvd. Newly paved parking lot and we will have two golf carts to shuttle folks that need assistance!

Funds raised will be used to award therapy grants for First Step Symptom Recovery Model. We are truly thankful for your love and support!

lemon squeezes,

Team Lemon Aide x,o

2026 Checkers Athletic Club Membership

Western New York's premier running club.

You’ll fit right in!

We are the biggest running club in Western New York. That’s because we have something for everyone. Our runners and walkers are young and older, fast and not so fast. And, we all work together to achieve our personal goals. We have plenty of fun along the way, too!

Membership years run from February 1 through Jan 31.

Senior Memberships (65 years and older) – 1 Year

Individual $40

Married Couple/Domestic Partnership $65

If you are a new member joining after September 1, your membership will be for the remainder of the current membership year and all of the next.

Teddy Bear Trot - Buffalo

Saturday, February 7th, 2026, 9:15am - POSTPONED DUE TO COLD

NEW DATE SATURDAY FEBRUARY14th, 2026 9:15 am

Fleet Feet Buffalo - 2290 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

*The Teddy Bear Trot – a 3ish mile Family Fun Run and Walk benefitting Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (formerly Oishei Children's Hospital)

What’s Warm, Fuzzy and Brings Lots of Smiles and Happiness?

It’s the Teddy Bear Trot - Family Fun Run and Walk!

Join us as we host a fun and relaxed Family Friendly 3 mile run and walk through our beautiful Delaware Park neighborhood. Karhu (which means Bear in Finnish) will be there with footwear demos.

We ask that everyone please bring a new, unwrapped Teddy Bear to be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (formerly Oishei Children's Hospital). They give the bears to the children they serve.

Everyone donating a NEW Unwrapped Teddy Bear(s) will receive a special Fleet Feet Discount Voucher and will be entered to win a free pair of Karhu shoes!

Teddy Bears will be donated to our event benefactor: Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (formerly Oishei Children's Hospital) Learn more about them here: https://www.gchbuffalo.org/

Receive a Teddy Bear Ears headband to wear during the event plus post-trot snacks

Please join us for the warm and fuzzy fun!

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Event Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

Fleet Feet Buffalo Spring Training 2026

Begins Thursday, March 5th

12 Week Training Program

Join us for your Spring Training towards a Half or Full Marathon or Stronger 5K!

Join our 12 Week Spring Training social training groups with coaches who will guide you through every step along the way with the support and camaraderie of Fleet Feet! It doesn't matter where you are in your fitness, just get back to it and make new friends, reacquaint with old friends and do something for yourself.

To Learn More:

We are hosting a FREE Info Session on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:45PM at Fleet Feet Buffalo (2290 Delaware Ave). Join us for the 6pm group workout. All Welcome!

Choose from the following 12 Week In Person programs:

• 5K 2.0 - "Get Stronger" at 5K (aka 2.0) - This is perfect for those who already can run 2-3 miles without stopping but want to go longer and/ore faster at the 5K distance and helps you get towards a 6-8 mile distance. Perfect for those who run 15 minute/mile or faster.

• "Just Finish" Half Marathon Training (HFM) - This is for those who want to simply complete a 13.1 mile distance (Half Marathon). Must be able to run/walk 4 miles straight at 15 minute/mile or faster and able able to run 15 miles/week minimum.

• "Just Faster" Half Marathon Training (HFM) - This is for those who want to complete a faster 13.1 mile distance (Half Marathon) then they have before. Must be able to run/walk 5 miles straight at 15 minute/mile or faster and able able to run 15 miles/week minimum.

• ”Just Finish” Full Marathon Training (HFM) - This is for those who want to simply complete a 26,2 mile distance (Full Marathon) then they have before. Must be able to run/walk 8 miles straight at 15 minute/mile or faster and able able to run 15 - 20 miles/week minimum.

All training plans are flexible and designed specifically for runners. The 5K 2.0 plus Just Finish & Just Faster Half / Full Marathon Programs are best for those 15 minute/mile or faster speeds.

Program start / End date: Thursday, March 5th to Thursday, May 21st

Goal Event: Buffalo Half or Full Marathon or 5K on Sunday, May 23rd/24th or an event of your choice around that time frame

In Person Program Includes:

• Thursdays at 6PM at Fleet Feet Buffalo - Speed/Group Workouts with coaches. This workout is not mandatory but a true benefit to your success.

• Workout Plan which helps create a schedule, structure and accountability towards your goal.

• Final Surge which helps deliver the daily/weekly workouts to your email each and every day, in addition to allow you to see the workouts in 2 week blocks on the Final Surge Platform, in addition to being able to record your workouts.

• Thursday Night Coached Workouts from coaches to help with in person training. They will also be able to support you via email.

• On Saturdays at 9:15am there are free public workouts to get your long run in. Routes provided.

• Private FaceBook page is an extremely valuable tool to get to know fellow training participants, share training communications plus support each other along the way

• Motivation, support, advice and education from the coach

• Special Voucher with registration so you can get geared up with the best footwear, apparel and accessories from Fleet Feet. Valid in store only at Fleet Feet Buffalo

• Fleet Feet Limited "Running Club Run Together" short sleeve technical top in Gender Specific Sizing. Color Subject to Change due to Availability

• Insurmountable amount of support from fellow participants!!

• These programs will get you race or fitness ready for any events or personal training goals.

All participants will receive an effective and well organized training experience with coaches, online training schedule & log, emails & instructional information, educational clinics, access to your coaches via email or Facebook, membership to a private Facebook training group page, and accountability! Details for your workout will be laid out in your very own training log that will be emailed to you daily.

We strongly recommend that you have had prior training before entering the Half or Full Marathon & 2.0 Programs and that you have access to a Facebook account. Recommended weekly mileage for the half marathon programs: 15+ miles per week and ability to run 5 miles straight. Recommended weekly mileage for the 2.0 program is 6-10 miles per week and ability to run 2-3 miles straight ( it does not need to be fast). Recommended milieage for full marathon is able to run 8 miles straight plus 15-20 miles/week. For the spring months you are also required to carry water on your workouts, plus wear reflective vest and headlamp for safety purposes on kickoff night.

Requirement: Possess a positive and happy mental attitude!! This program is about YOU! Your health! Your wellness! Your self care! Just put everything aside for your workouts and focus on YOU!

WNY Bike Fest is back for the 3rd year! Our main feature of our Bike Fest is the swap meet! This is your chance to sell your old bike or purchase a new-to-you bike. Simply bring the bike in, check it in to the corral and Wheels for Workers 716 will try to sell it for you with a portion of your sale benefitting Wheels for Workers 716. This is also your chance to meet and chat with local bike and triathlon clubs about local rides and racing. There will be seminars on everything triathlon and cycling as well as on e-Bike safety and etiquette!

2026 Seminar Schedule:

Bike Schedule:

10:30-12:30 Intro to bike packing with Miro Rakic

12:30-1:30 Intro to bike maintenance and fix a flat with Jim Costello

1:30-2:30 intro to mountain biking with Paul Marko

2:30-3:30 intro to bike racing with James Thompson and Alison Merner

Triathlon Schedule:

9:30AM - 5K Fun Run- FREE with donations to Wheels for Workers encouraged - Route link: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3244633

10:30AM - Zero to Triathlete: Everything you need to know before you start hosted by BTC, ITC, Rats, Out Front Multi Sport and CNY triathlon

12PM- Aero Swimming hosted by Simon Woods

1PM- Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Danielle Marie Feligno

2PM- Nutrition for Endurance Athletes with Stevie Lyn Smith

Come join the fun! Bikes, Drinks, Food, Bikes, Triathlon, Arcade and Learning!

Saturday April 4th 2026 @ 10am

Parkside Lodge (Delaware Park), 84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY

A Charitable Event by Matt Urban Human Services

Celebrate Dyngus Day with Purpose

Join us on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the Matt Urban Human Services Dyngus Day 5K — a festive run through beautiful Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY.

This energizing 5K celebrates Polish heritage, Buffalo tradition, and the strength of our community. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking with friends, you’ll be part of something meaningful.

The race begins near the Buffalo Zoo and finishes at Parkside Lodge, where we’ll gather for awards, food, music, and celebration.

All proceeds support Matt Urban Human Services, a Buffalo-based nonprofit doing the hardest work where it’s needed most — providing housing, supportive services, and hope to individuals and families facing homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and the hardest social and economic challenges in our society.

Learn more about our mission at www.urbanctr.org

6 Hour Distance Classic

Sunday April 12th @ 8:00am

The 28th Annual 6-Hour Distance Classic! Run or walk as far as you can for up to 6 hours. All certified distances occur concurrently. This contains a USATF-Certified half-marathon and full marathon. You may use your marathon finish time as a Boston Qualifier.

All timing stops at 2:00 p.m.(6 hours) Partial laps at the end of the race will count, but only if the runner completes the full lap.

This event is for everyone. Run 1 lap or 45 laps, it's up to you!

8:00am Start Time

The Beer Chase 5K has a New NAME and a New HOME!

Join us for the inaugural Beyond Vision Dash taking place on May 2 at our New Home Resurgence Brewing Company. We are also excited to announce our NEW charity partner Visually Impaired Advancement (VIA).

A few new additions for this year in addition to our 5K. We are also adding a Visually Impaired Division 5K, a Kids Mile and A Low Vision Stroll to give you even more fun on race day!

With our new home will come some new additions for race day and we will be announcing those as we get closer to race day.

Interested in sponsorship click HERE

📅 Date: May 9th-10th

📍 Location: Delaware Park

⏱ Start Time: 11am-11am

🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Run, Walk, Bike – Choose Your Challenge!

Registration is $25- This includes your 2026 event t-shirt

Join us for the Mind Over 24-Hour Run, a powerful endurance event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding it. Whether you're running for a loved one, pushing your own limits, or supporting the cause, every step makes an impact.

How It Works:

✅ Run, walk, bike, or rollerblade—any distance, any pace.

✅ Stay for an hour or for the full 24 hours

✅ Solo or with a team—compete for the most miles covered!

✅ Dedication laps to honor loved ones.

✅ Live DJ, community support, and epic energy throughout the event!

Registration Includes:

🎽 Official Mind Over T-Shirt

📸 Professional race photos

🥤 Recovery zone with hydration & nutrition

Why We Run:

This event supports the Mind Over Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using fitness as a tool for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Every step you take helps us fund mental health programs, outreach efforts, and community support initiatives.

Ways to Get Involved:

💙 Register – Join us in person or virtually!

💸 Donate – Support our mission even if you can’t attend.

🤝 Fundraise – Create a team and rally your community!

🎤 Sponsorship – Partner with us to make a bigger impact.

Let’s push our limits, support each other, and show that mental health matters. Sign up today and be part of something bigger than the miles!

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon Weekend. Come out and enjoy a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, the Buffalo Marathon 5K, 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash or The Ruffalo. This is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier that takes you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2026.

Please be Aware There are No Refunds.

Please understand to provide you with the best event possible we need to plan, budget and control our costs based on our registration numbers. We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating. With that in mind we are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race.

Protect Your Race Registration

Registration insurance is available for the nominal charge of 7.5% of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum charge is $8.99). Register with peace of mind knowing you can recover 100% of your registration cost plus fees If you cannot attend the race for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.

Friday, May 29

Get Ready to Get Messy!

We’re trading the "long distance" for "long-lasting memories!" Our annual run is officially leveling up to a Campus Color Run.

Instead of a full 5k—we’re doing 5 Laps of Color for a total of 1.5 miles. Whether you want to sprint for the gold or stroll through the rainbow, this event is all about fun, family, and a whole lot of neon powder.

5 Colors | 5 Laps | 1.5 Miles

• Run your way: Do one lap or all five!

• On-Campus: No travel, just fun.

Grab your friends and let’s turn the campus into a masterpiece. 🌈

Miles for Migraine will host its 8th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Buffalo event on Saturday June 27th at Delaware Park. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.

The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.

Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!

Funds raised will benefit Miles for Migraine free programs & services as well as the DENT Neurologic Institute and University at Buffalo to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs.