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Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY 2026

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time: 8:30 AM start (New York)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Entry fee: From $10
Included with entry: Includes socks
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Kids "Cadet" Race	Kids	Nov 7, 20268:30 AM	$10	–
10K - Civilian	10K	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$45	225
10K - Veteran or Active Duty	10K	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$40	100
5K - CIVILIAN	5K	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$35	375
5K - Veteran or Active Duty	5K	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$30	100
Walk - 2 Mile - not timed	Other	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$30	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Kids "Cadet" Race: $10 until Nov 5.
10K - Civilian: $45 until Oct 23.
10K - Veteran or Active Duty: $40 until Oct 23.
5K - CIVILIAN: $35 until Oct 23.

Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New York ($42).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in New York runs 1:04:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 79 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:57 and men in 59:36.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Kids "Cadet" Race starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 7 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 62°F.

Based on 70 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 Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY cover on their registration page, in brief.

Awards

Edward S. Simmons Trophy

This award is given annually to the first place Male & Female Runner of the Veterans Race in Buffalo, NY. Edward S. Simmons, of Buffalo, a Vietnam War veteran from 1969-70; combat medic. Mr. Simmons impact on the local and national…

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Race details

Where: 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 590 feet
Included with entry: TBD; Socks
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, 10K, Kids, Other
Editions: 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY?: Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New York?: At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New York ($42).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes socks, 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, 10K, Kids, Other.
Where does it start?: 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.