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Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lexington, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 11, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K - Run | 5K | Feb 6, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Nov 11, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 11, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 10, then $40 until Jan 9, then $45 until Feb 5.
Online registration closes Feb 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the 5K - Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lexington County Baseball Complex, Lexington, SC 29072
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)228
finishers
39:27
median (12:42 /mi)
18:38
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:53 or better, the top quarter in 28:49, and half the field in 39:27; the last tenth came in after 57:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:42 | 19:38 |
| 20-29 | 29:53 | 34:27 |
| 30-39 | 30:45 | 21:39 |
| 40-49 | 29:38 | 24:08 |
| 50-59 | 37:20 | 27:05 |
| 60-69 | 50:36 | 40:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 16 percent since 2023.
197
2023
156
2025
228
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 197 to 228 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:22 to 39:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 228 (+46%) | 39:27 | under 24:53 | 18:38 |
| 2025 | 156 (-21%) | 29:52 | under 22:25 | 17:31 |
| 2023 | 197 | 30:22 | under 24:25 | 17:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:49, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 6 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 65 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 Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
When do I pick up my race packet? February 5, 2027 from 4-7 pm. Location: Palmetto Chiropractor Center Address: 929 N Lake Dr,. Unit H, Lexington, SC 29072. Will there be awards? Yes, there will be awards for the Top 3 Overall Male and…
Race details
- Where
- Lexington County Baseball Complex, Lexington, SC 29072Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027), 2026 (Feb 7, 2026), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025), 2024 (Jan 27, 2024), 2023 (Jan 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 11, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 228 runners finished the 5K - Run; the median finish was 39:27 and the winner ran 18:38.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:49, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Lexington County Baseball Complex, Lexington, SC 29072.
From the organizers
🦬 Be the Buffalo 🦬
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