Buffalo Blizzard Run 2026 — Buffalo, NY

Date
December 5, 2026
Location
Buffalo, NY
Venue
121 Porter Ave
Start Time
4:30 PM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
❄️ 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

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Buffalo, NY. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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