Schedule of events

The Buffalo Marathon Expo
Includes registration and packet pickup will be held at the Buffalo Convention Center on Saturday, May 26 from 9 am to 4 pm.
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202
Last year, there were more than 25 exciting vendors. You can expect some good deals on general running attire.

Packet Pick up
Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202

Day of Race - Packet Pick-up
Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. (firm)
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202

Kids Mini Marathon (26.2 yard dash)
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2 p.m.
A FREE 26.2 yard dash for kids ages 2 through 12 years old. Participants will receive a #1 bib number, a finisher’s ribbon and refreshments. Registration will be held at the Expo, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, starting at 12 noon. The dash starts in front of the Convention Center. Bring your camera to capture the fun.

Pre-race Pasta Dinner:
Saturday, May 26, from 4 pm to 7 pm at St. Anthony's Church Hall, 160 Court Street
The meal is free to all registered runners with a $5 charge for guests payable at the door. A meal ticket and a location map will be in your race packet. Please indicate on your application if you plan to attend and how many guest(s) you plan to bring.

Post-race Party and Awards Ceremony:
Award ceremony, food, beverage and music from 8:30 am thru 3 pm. Awards for the Half Marathon presented at 10 a.m., and the Marathon presented at 11:30 am. The post-race party and awards ceremony will be held inside the Buffalo Convention Center, next to the finish line.