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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo NY
5K · 10K
40–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
38–54°F
rain
2024
51–58°F
dry
2023
38–57°F
dry
2022
43–56°F
dry
2021
43–54°F
dry
2020
53–60°F
dry
2019
31–48°F
rain
2018
40–50°F
dry
2017
35–44°F
dry
2016
39–59°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Presented by Richmond \ Vona Personal Injury Attorneys. Hosted by Destination Races.
Race Details
- Race Start: 9:00 AM
- Race Cap: 800 participants
- Categories: 5K & 10K and Kids Race (ages 2 to 8) - Open to all - civilians, military, active duty.
- NEW: NO MERCH OPTION
Post Race Activities
- Post Race Party: We are going BACK to Southern Tier Brewing!
- Awards: By age group for Veterans and Civilians. 5 year age brackets in 5K, 10 year age brackets in 10K.
Packet Pickup Information
- Pre-Race Packet Pickup: November 6th from 11:30-7:30 at the offices of Richmond Vona, 192 Seneca St. - Buffalo
- Race Day Pickup: Beginning at 6:30 AM at the Naval Park
- Registration: No Walk Up or Race Day registration
Additional Information
Veterans Race coordinated by Destination Races, with help from Presenting Sponsor Richmond\ Vona, WNY Heroes, and the Buffalo & Erie Naval and Military Park. Together we run to Preserve, Protect and Honor all who served.
Course Map
Race Registration
For more details and to register, visit Veterans Race Registration.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 6 – 8, 2026.
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