Buffalo Blizzard Run

Buffalo Blizzard Run takes place in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with one format: a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk starting at 4:30 p.m. It is listed as a road event, and the run/walk designation means the course accommodates people moving at any pace. The late-afternoon start makes this a full-day plan rather than a quick morning errand.

Finishing a December 5K that starts at 4:30 p.m. means running into fading light, so pack a warm layer for afterward and something reflective if you plan to jog a warm-up on open roads. The distance suits everyone: a beginner can walk-run it after a month of three sessions a week, and a trained runner can use it as a hard effort inside a normal training week. Because you have the whole day beforehand, eat normally and keep the last two hours light rather than fasting all afternoon.