Buffalo Marathon

Buffalo, NY, USA • May 24, 2026

Race Day Weather

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70° high

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Cool start, strategic wind shifts

Runners will face a temperature trend starting at 57°F and peaking at 69°F, with average humidity at 64%. Wind will shift from a tailwind in the first three miles to a headwind around miles 4-6 and again at miles 10 and 21, requiring adjustments in pacing. It’s advisable to monitor effort during the headwind segments and utilize the tailwind stretches to regain speed.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Common Goals:

You won’t find a race more convenient than the Buffalo Marathon. The full and half both use a common start and finish line that are less than 900 feet apart. We finish directly in front of the Buffalo Convention Center where the expo and post-race party are held. The Hyatt our host hotel is attached to the Convention Center and there are numerous other hotels in close proximity to the start and there is also an abundance of parking. If you are flying in, the Buffalo Niagara Airport is about 20 minutes from down town. Source

FAQ

When is the 2026 Buffalo Marathon?

The 2026 Buffalo Marathon will be held on Sunday May 24, 2026.

Is the Buffalo Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Buffalo Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Buffalo Marathon?

The time limit for the Buffalo Marathon is 6 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 35 years of data

Avg Temp

64°F

L:52° H:65°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

23%

8 of 35 yrs

Wind11mph

Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	46°/57°	-	44°
2024 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	59°/71°	-	59°
2023 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	54°/77°	-	44°
2022 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	58°/60°	Light	56°
2021 Buffalo Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2021	71°/78°	Light	65°
2021 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	64°/74°	-	61°
2019 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	56°/68°	Light	55°
2018 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	62°/74°	-	54°
2017 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	54°/72°	-	54°
2016 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2016	70°/80°	-	65°
2015 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	49°/73°	-	39°
2014 Buffalo Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2014	51°/68°	-	47°
2013 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	46°/57°	-	35°
2012 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	61°/70°	-	49°
2011 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2011	63°/79°	-	60°
2010 Buffalo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	58°/76°	-	52°
2009 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2009	57°/68°	Light	47°
2007 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2007	64°/74°	Light	60°
2006 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2006	59°/77°	-	59°
2005 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2005	52°/62°	-	48°
2004 Buffalo Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2004	44°/62°	-	41°
2003 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	50°/57°	-	47°
2002 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2002	47°/50°	-	43°
2001 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2001	56°/67°	-	54°
1999 Buffalo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 1999	47°/71°	-	38°
1998 Buffalo Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 1998	53°/57°	Light	53°
1997 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 1997	40°/49°	-	33°
1996 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 1996	38°/52°	-	38°
1995 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1995	41°/55°	-	33°
1994 Buffalo Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 1994	42°/46°	Light	41°
1993 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1993	47°/67°	-	41°
1992 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 1992	45°/51°	-	41°
1991 Buffalo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1991	42°/62°	-	39°
1989 Buffalo Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day. 1989	33°/38°	Light	32°
1982 Buffalo Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain. 1982	55°/66°	-	52°