Buffalo Blizzard Run

Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4:30 PM EST

Location: 121 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Lace up your holiday spirit for a festive family run through Buffalo State University Campus, starting and ending at the Buffalo Holiday Market.

Fun
Scenic
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly

Embrace the holiday spirit at the Buffalo Blizzard Run, a festive family fun run that begins and ends at the enchanting Buffalo Holiday Market. This event invites runners of all ages and fitness levels to enjoy a unique experience. Dash through the beautiful, historic Buffalo State University Campus, admiring its gorgeous architecture and tree-lined streets. It's a wonderful way to create magical memories, burn off holiday treats, and kick off your season with joy and community cheer.

From the organizer

❄️ 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.

Each athlete will receive:

Custom Shirt Custom Bib Free Drink of Choice, Including Hot Cocoa, Mixed Drinks, Beer and more.. Finisher Medal

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.

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!

2025 Course

Packet Pickup Details:

3-4:15PM- Packet Pickup will be inside the Richardson Hotel in one of the restaurant dining rooms

You will enter through the front of the hotel and then follow signs for the restaurant

We will have arrows pointing all athletes to the correct room

4:30PM- Race will start behind the Richardson Hotel on Richardson Road

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

We cannot wait to see you soon!!