21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon
Buffalo Creek Half Marathon offers a scenic, fast-paced run through stunning fall foliage.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Cabot, PA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Cabot, Pennsylvania
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 11,958
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Buffalo Creek Half Marathon, first run in 2007 and now in its 18th year, is a beloved autumn tradition in Cabot, Pennsylvania. Each October, approximately 793 runners from around 20 states gather to experience a course celebrated for its spectacular fall foliage.
This point-to-point race unfolds primarily on a crushed limestone surface along the Butler Freeport Community Trail. With a gentle downhill profile, the course is renowned for enabling personal best times, making it a draw for those seeking a fast race. The finish line is located at the south end of the trail, under the highway 356 bridge over the Allegheny River.
With a repeat-runner rate of about 33%, the Buffalo Creek Half Marathon has cultivated a loyal following. Runners appreciate the blend of a scenic, fast course and the crisp autumn air, making it a rewarding destination race.
Race-provided description
RACE DAY: OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Start A point-to-point Half Marathon on the Butler Freeport Community Trail --- majority of the course is on a crushed limestone surface. Our gentle downhill course allows many finishers to run their personal best times. Spectacular fall foliage makes our course one of the most scenic you will experience. Race begins in Cabot and finishes at the south end of the Trail at the former Butler Junction under the highway 356 bridge over the Allegheny River. Annually on the 3rd Saturday of October. SAVE THE DATE
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Technical Shirt
Start Location
707 Winfield Road, Cabot, PA, 16023
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Course Map
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9018 years running
~735 finishers a year
growing or steady
33% returning runners
5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 20 states
winner 1:03:04
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 11,958 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
11,958
Median time
1:57:56
Latest turnout
793
States
45
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon?
The 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Cabot, Pennsylvania.
What distances does the 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 11,958 runners who have completed the 21st Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon.
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