About the Buffalo Blizzard Run
The course loops around the Buffalo State University campus, taking in the architecture and tree-lined streets before returning to the Buffalo Holiday Market where the race begins. The market itself is the backdrop for the start and finish, a European-style outdoor market with food and drink stalls already running when you cross the line.
Packet pickup is the afternoon before the race, held inside the Richardson Hotel. Follow the signs from the front entrance to the correct dining room. The start line is just behind the hotel, and after the race the market is right there, with hot cocoa and other drinks available.
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Buffalo Blizzard Run 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Run/Walk Overall Results · 2025
170finishers
17:48winner
33:02median
1:03:02cutoff
Top 3: Ben Whelan (17:48) · John Feroleto (19:11) · Lauren Whelan (20:43)
The Buffalo Blizzard Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K Run/Walk12/5/2026 16:30$40
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