Fri, Sep 4, 2026

The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k

Buffalo, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

About the Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k

This race runs on a parkway in Buffalo on Labor Day weekend, in the last real warmth of the summer. The course has a reputation for fast times, and the evening start means you are racing into cooler air as the sun goes down. It doubles as an induction ceremony for a regional running hall of fame, which gives the finish area a different feel than most local races.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at a spot on Bidwell Parkway, which is also close to the start. After the race, there is live music and a full spread of food and drink on the parkway while the hall of fame class is welcomed in.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

299finishers

14:30winner

25:58median

1:05:15cutoff

Top 3: Michael Brannigan (14:30) · Chris Bertola (14:47) · Luke Rogers (16:05)

The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/4/2026 18:30$30

5K9/4/2026 18:30$15

Triple Crown Series9/4/2026 18:30$70

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Common Questions About the The Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k

Will I finish last at the Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 25:58, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:15, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 299 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5k?

The 5K winner ran 14:30 while the median finisher took 25:58. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.