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Buffalo Raceway

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Buffalo Raceway is a harness racetrack in Hamburg, New York. It opened in 1942, making it 84 years old in 2026. It races on a 1/2-mile harness oval.

Founded by James J. Dunnigan in June 1942 at the Erie County Fairgrounds; its attendance record of 12,779 was set on July 15, 1966, the night Bret Hanover raced there.

Track facts

Location
Hamburg, New York
Racing
Harness
Track
1/2-mile harness oval
Opened
1942
Racing season
Winter–summer (about March to July)
Operator
Erie County Agricultural Society

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs winter–summer (about March to July). Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows downtown Buffalo in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Buffalo Raceway and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Buffalo Raceway

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Tracks near Buffalo Raceway10

  1. 1ThoroughbredFort Erie Race Track — Prince of Wales Stakes (Fort Erie, Ontario)14 mi
  2. 2HarnessBatavia Downs — Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace (Batavia, New York)36 mi
  3. 3HarnessFlamboro Downs — Harness racing (Hamilton, Ontario)72 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredFinger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack — New York Derby (Farmington, New York)77 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredPresque Isle Downs & Casino — Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (Erie, Pennsylvania)77 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredWoodbine Racetrack — King's Plate (Toronto, Ontario)78 mi
  7. 7Quarter HorseAjax Downs — Alex Picov Memorial (Ajax, Ontario)79 mi
  8. 8HarnessWoodbine Mohawk Park — North America Cup (Campbellville, Ontario)79 mi
  9. 9HarnessKawartha Downs — Harness racing (Fraserville, Ontario)104 mi
  10. 10HarnessGrand River Raceway — Battle of Waterloo (Elora, Ontario)104 mi

Questions about Buffalo Raceway

Where is Buffalo Raceway?

Buffalo Raceway is in Hamburg, New York.

What kind of racing is at Buffalo Raceway?

Buffalo Raceway hosts harness racing. Live racing runs winter–summer (about March to July).

When did Buffalo Raceway open?

Buffalo Raceway opened in 1942.

What other racetracks are near Buffalo Raceway?

The closest is Fort Erie Race Track in Fort Erie, Ontario, about 14 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.