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5K Run/Funwalk for Epilepsy Awareness 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run for Epilepsy Awareness - Registration begins at 8:30am - Race at 10:00am | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Fun Walk for Epilepsy Awareness - Registration begins at 8:30am - Fun Walk at 10:00am | – | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5K Run for Epilepsy Awareness - Registration begins at 8:30am - Race at 10:00am starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14216
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 5K Run/Funwalk for Epilepsy Awareness cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
Runner Age Groups
Over all top Male and Female finishers will each receive a trophy and cash prize of $100.00. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the following runner age groups: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49…
Rules and FAQ
Post Race Party
Post Race Party will immediately follow the race and will feature Sahlen's hot dogs, pizza, refreshments, music, basket raffle and 50/50 split.
Race details
- Where
- 2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14216Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 5K Run/Funwalk for Epilepsy Awareness?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14216.
From the organizers
Maggie lee was a counselor at the Epilepsy Association of WNY, a community activist, a friend and she had Epilepsy. In June of 2001 she died suddenly as a result of injuries sustained during a seizure. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder resulting in recurring seizures. Epilepsy affects one out of every 100 persons living in WNY.
Proceeds from the event help to support the outreach, awareness and education programs of the Epilepsy Association of WNY. The mission of the Epilepsy Association of WNY is to enable people living with Epilepsy to lead more independent, productive and satisfying lives.