Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 53.2 – 53.2°F | 47° Ideal | 80 – 80% | 9 mph N | Clear sky |
| 8:00 AM | 55.4 – 55.4°F | 46° Ideal | 71 – 71% | 9 mph N | Clear sky |
| 9:00 AM | 54.1 – 57.2°F | 47° Ideal | 60 – 86% | 11 mph N | Partly cloudy |
| 10:00 AM | 55.7 – 59°F | 46° Ideal | 57 – 84% | 11 mph N | Partly cloudy |
| 11:00 AM | 57 – 60.4°F | 45° Ideal | 49 – 80% | 11 mph N | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 58.7 – 61.3°F | 45° Ideal | 45 – 78% | 11 mph N | Partly cloudy |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 307 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | +1.2% |
| 2 | -0.1% |
| 3 | -0.9% |
| 4 | +0.3% |
| 5 | +0.6% |
| 6 | -0.7% |
| 7 | -0.3% |
| 8 | -0.2% |
| 9 | +0.1% |
| 10 | -0.4% |
| 11 | -0.1% |
| 12 | +0.2% |
| 13 | +0.4% |
| 14 | +0.5% |
| 15 | +0.5% |
| 16 | -0.6% |
| 17 | -0.6% |
| 18 | +0.9% |
| 19 | -0.2% |
| 20 | -0.3% |
| 21 | -0.1% |
| 22 | -0.1% |
| 23 | +0.2% |
| 24 | +0.3% |
| 25 | +0.5% |
| 26 | -0.7% |
| 27 | -0.8% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 61°F with a 55°F dew point and 8 mph wind. 3 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56°F | 46°F | 9 mph | — | Clear |
| 2022 | 69°F | 60°F | 7 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2020 | 58°F | 53°F | 7 mph | 0.09" | Rain |
| 2017 | 61°F | 55°F | 8 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2016 | 65°F | 61°F | 9 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Buffalo Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Buffalo Marathon FAQ
When is the next Buffalo Marathon?›
The next Buffalo Marathon is on Sunday, May 30, 2027.
How long is the Buffalo Marathon?›
The Buffalo Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Buffalo, NY.
How much elevation gain does the Buffalo Marathon have?›
The Buffalo Marathon has about 480 ft (146 m) of climbing and 474 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 5.7%.
Is the Buffalo Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Buffalo Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net +2 m). With 480 ft of total climbing along the way, the profile rolls even though the net change is small.
How hard is the Buffalo Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Buffalo Marathon 36/100 (Moderate) — #17 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:48 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Buffalo Marathon?›
Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 61°F with a 55°F dew point and 8 mph wind. 3 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.