The Buffalo Shakeout
About this race
The Buffalo Shakeout – 5 Mile Kickoff Run
Start your marathon weekend the right way.
Join us for The Buffalo Shakeout, a high-energy, community-driven 5-mile run that officially kicks off Buffalo Marathon Weekend in collaboration with Runner’s Roost and New Balance. Whether you're racing, pacing, or just soaking in the atmosphere, this is your chance to loosen the legs, connect with fellow runners, and set the tone for an unforgettable weekend.
The run will take place at Wilkeson Pointe on Thursday, May 21st at 6:30pm, offering scenic waterfront views and the perfect backdrop to get your legs moving. After the run, we’ll keep the good vibes going with a post-run hangout at Perro & Poni Eatery—a great spot to refuel, relax, and connect with fellow runners.
This FREE event welcomes runners and walkers of all paces. Expect a fun, relaxed vibe with plenty of energy as the Buffalo running community comes together before race day.
What to Expect:
A scenic and social 5-mile shakeout run
A chance to connect with local runners, visitors, and the Buffalo run community
Support and presence from Runner’s Roost fit specialists and New Balance
Exclusive Perks:
🎽 Limited Edition Event T-Shirts for the first 100 registered participants who attend (sizes available while supplies last)
🎒 50 New Balance Backpacks featuring the 25th Anniversary Buffalo Marathon logo, randomly awarded to participants who register and attend
Come shake out the legs, meet your crew, and kick off the weekend with purpose and energy. This is more than a run—it’s the start of something big.
Register now, show up, and be part of the kickoff tradition.
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The Buffalo Shakeout
The Buffalo Shakeout
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Buffalo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 8:37 PM local time (EDT) in Buffalo on May 21, 2026 — 14h 51m of daylight.
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- Buffalo 5K Races 24 races
- Buffalo Running Calendar 2026 37 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 37 Buffalo events
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