Buffalo Blizzard Run

Race Overview

❄️ So Much Fun at The Market! 🦌:

A Festive Family Fun Run Starting and Ending at the Buffalo Holiday Market.

Ready to lace up your holiday spirit? Join us for the most festive family fun run of the season! The Buffalo Winter Wonderland Run is the perfect way to burn off those holiday cookies and make magical memories.

Event Details

• Date: December 5, 2026
• Location: 121 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY
• Race URL: Buffalo Blizzard Run
• Start & Finish: Buffalo Holiday Market

Athlete Perks

• Custom Shirt: Designed for all participants
• Custom Bib: Unique race identifier for every runner
• Free Drink of Choice: Including Hot Cocoa, Mixed Drinks, Beer and more..
• Finisher Medal: Commemorate your accomplishment

Course Experience

Start & Finish Line Magic: Your adventure begins and ends at the heart of Buffalo's cheer: the Buffalo Holiday Market! Feel the electricity of the crowd as you take off, and cross the finish line right into the aroma of cocoa and the sights of a European-style market.

The Illuminated Campus Course: Our specially designed 5K route takes you on a festive course around the beautiful, historic Buffalo State University Campus. Experience the gorgeous architecture and tree-lined streets with a few stops along the way to really get you into the holiday spirit.

Who Can Join?

Don't Just Run, Dash Into the Holiday Spirit! Whether you're pushing a stroller, chasing your kids, or aiming for a personal best in an elf hat, this event is designed for every age and fitness level. Skip the mall chaos and kick off your holiday season the best way possible: with joy, movement, and a community full of cheer!

Packet Pickup Details

• 3-4:15PM: Packet Pickup will be inside the Richardson Hotel in one of the restaurant dining rooms
• Entry: You will enter through the front of the hotel and then follow signs for the restaurant
• Direction: We will have arrows pointing all athletes to the correct room
• 4:30PM: Race will start behind the Richardson Hotel on Richardson Road

Post-Race Celebration

Then stay after and grab a drink of your choice at the market!

We cannot wait to see you soon!!