Buffalo Runners 6 Hour Distance Classic

Run or walk as far as you can for up to 6 hours at the Buffalo Runners 6 Hour Distance Classic. All certified distances occur concurrently. This contains a USATF-Certified half-marathon and full marathon. You may use your marathon finish time as a Boston Qualifier. All timing stops at 2:00 p.m.(6 hours) Partial laps at the end of the race will count, but only if the runner completes the full lap. Chip timing.

The Boston Athletics Association (BAA) solicits our marathon results each year to identify Boston Qualifying (BQ) performances. Runners have qualified for Boston at our event.

Course
5K/3.11mi certified scenic loop, P-shaped, traffic free. (Recertified in 2023 due to construction)
USATF-certified full marathon / NY23007JJ
USATF-certified one-lap(5K) circuit / NY23006JJ
USATF-certified half marathon / NY23008JJ

Aid Station
Located at the /finish/turn-around (every 3.25 miles), with electrolyte drinks, soda, water, cookies, bananas, pretzels, etc. The aid station is open for the entire race. Pizza will be delivered halfway through the race (routhly the 3hr mark).

Awards
Top male and female ultra (most distance), marathon (best time), and half marathon (best time) – no repeat awards.
Medals to every finisher.
Results will be posted on the web.