Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
When is Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY?
Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Buffalo, NY.
What distances does Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY offer?
Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY offers 6 events: Walk - 2 Mile - not timed, 5K - CIVILIAN, 5K - Veteran or Active Duty, 10K - Civilian, 10K - Veteran or Active Duty, Kids "Cadet" Race.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
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| Walk - 2 Mile - not timed | 2.0 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| 5K - CIVILIAN | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| 5K - Veteran or Active Duty | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 10K - Civilian | 10.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
| 10K - Veteran or Active Duty | 10.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| Kids "Cadet" Race | 400.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
How much does Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY cost?
Registration for Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY held?
Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY is held in Buffalo, NY at 1 Naval Park Cove.
About Veterans Race - Buffalo, NY
Presented by Richmond \ Vona Personal Injury Attorneys. Hosted by Destination Races.
Race Start: 9:00 AM
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Race Cap is 800 participants
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5K & 10K and Kids Race (ages 2 to 8) - Open to all - civilians, military, active duty. Anyone who wants to celebrate our troops.
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After October 1st the price goes DOWN but athletes will receive only 1 gift.
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Post Race Party Kegs N' Eggs breakfast at Other Half Brewing - 1 Seneca Tower
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Awards by age group for Veterans and Civilians. 5 year age brackets in 5K, 10 year age brackets in 10K.
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PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
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November 7th from 11:30-7:30 at OTHER HALF BREWING at 1 Seneca St, Seneca Tower.
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Race day beginning at 6:30 AM at the Naval Park
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No Walk Up or Race Day registration
Veterans Race presented by Destination Races and Presenting Sponsor the law office of Richmond\ Vona has been honoring all who served and currently serving in our military. Our goal is to improve services towards local veteran organizations.
This year, we are proud to host the race with WNY Heroes and Buffalo Naval Park. Proceeds will benefit these two groups to PRESERVE. PROTECT. and HONOR all who served.
Complimentary items
Registrer before Sept 30th and receive an additional complimentary item
After October 1st, each runner receives:
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Finisher Lanyard that's also an ornament!
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Post race cup
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Unbreakable pint
Become a Sponsor
REINFORCE OUR TROOPS
Supporting our troops through the Veterans Race is affordable and easy to do. Starting as low as $250; sending in reinforcements will directly assist the Buffalo Naval Park and WNY HEROES
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 community continues to this very day. After returning from service in Vietnam, his calling was to continue supporting veterans after a grueling war and to give them the network they needed post-service. Edward became the local veteran’s employment representative for the state Department of Labor. He also helped established the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program locally, which awards college scholarships to children and grandchildren of Vietnam War veterans. In 2009, he joined the state Division of Veterans Affairs as a deputy director for the Western Region.
Mr. Simmons was a running enthusiast, organizing the “Who Dares, Wins” relay from Buffalo to Washington D.C., also to Baltimore, Boston, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Then he organized a relay-run across America from Buffalo to San Francisco in 1996. Locally, he organized the 24-Hour Run for Job in Delaware Park. Finally, he competed in three Marine Corp Marathons (1995, 1996, and 1998).
Edward S. Simmons passed away on July 16th, 2013.
The trophy is awarded to the fastest veteran or active duty participant in the Veterans Race 5K will be officially and honorably named the “Edward S. Simmons Trophy”.