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Buffalo Half & Full Marathon Fall Training Group
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Buffalo Half & Full Marathon Fall Training Group

Hamburg, New York, United States View on map
Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

2026 Buffalo Marathon & Half Marathon Training Group 

Looking for a Summer/Fall training program in Buffalo that will help you crush your race goals? Join the Buffalo Marathon & Half Marathon Training Group, designed for runners training for the EVL Half Marathon, Mighty Niagara Half Marathon, Wineglass Marathon, Niagara Falls Marathon, Erie Marathon…and many other fall races!

This isn’t just a training plan — it’s a community, a coach, and a support system all in one. Whether you’re chasing a PR or running your first distance, we give you everything you need to stay consistent, get faster, and enjoy every mile.

Why Join Us?

Structured, results-driven training tailored for half and full marathon runners
Weekly group workouts — speed sessions and long runs to build strength, endurance, and confidence
Rotating Sunday Long Run Locations — keep your training fresh and explore different parts of the Buffalo area
Exclusive Group Chat — connect with fellow runners, ask questions, share wins, and get advice directly from the coach anytime
Fun Challenges & Team Events — scavenger hunt runs, relay nights, and surprises to keep training exciting
Motivation & Accountability — run with a group that pushes you, cheers for you, and celebrates your progress

Program Details

🗓️ Training Dates: August 19th – October 14th, 2026
9-Week Fall Race Training Program

What’s Included in the Program:

  • Weekly Group Speed Workouts
    Tuesdays at 6:00 PM (starting from Sandbaggers Golf Bar, Hamburg)
  • Sunday Long Runs
    Most Sundays at 8:30 AM 
  • Special Events & Team Challenges
    Including a scavenger hunt workout, a relay race night, and other fun surprises to keep training fresh and exciting
  • Community, Accountability & Motivation
    Connect with others in your area through a focused training program.
  • Cost: $100 for all sessions 

Program Details
Training Dates: March 24, 2026 – May 17, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $100 for all sessions

Group Workouts Include:

  • Tuesdays at 6:00 PM: Group speed workouts (Starting from Sandbaggers Golf Bar, Hamburg)
  • Sundays at 8:30 AM: Long runs at rotating locations across the Buffalo area
  • Special Events: Fun, interactive challenges to keep training fresh.


Who Should Join:

  • Runners training for the EVL Half Marathon, Mighty Niagara Half Marathon, Wineglass Marathon, Niagara Falls Marathon, Erie Marathon…and many other fall races!
  • Anyone ready to follow a structured, expert-led training plan
  • Runners who thrive in a community of motivated peers


Registration Dates:

Past Pod Runners: Monday, July 6th, 2026
Public Registration: Monday, July 13th, 2026


This is your chance to train smarter, connect with other runners, and get access to a coach whenever you need it. Spots are limited — don’t wait to join one of Buffalo’s most fun, supportive, and results-driven training groups!

Apply today and get ready to crush your goals!

Pick your distance

Running

Pod Running Fall Training Group

Aug 19, 2026 Half-Marathon 6:00 PM
$100.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hamburg, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 11.7° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 20.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 10.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on August 19, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on August 19, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 44m

The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 8:11 PM local time (EDT) in Hamburg on August 19, 2026 — 13h 44m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Hamburg events

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