Get Your Rear
in Gear Buffalo
5K Run/Walk + Free Sauna & Cold Plunge
Hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition · Recovery by WNY Heat Retreat
Free Sauna & Cold Plunge for Race Participants
WNY Heat Retreat is bringing our mobile wood-burning sauna and cold plunge to the finish line. Run the 5K, then recover with contrast therapy — complimentary for all registered race participants. Heat, cold, and community to celebrate your run and support a great cause.
Run for a Cause
Join the Colon Cancer Coalition at Beaver Island State Park for the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear – Buffalo colon cancer 5K run/walk. This event raises funds to remove barriers to screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients' financial burden, and fund research to fight colon cancer.
The funds you raise stay in your community to make a local impact. After you cross the finish line, cool down and recover with WNY Heat Retreat's mobile sauna and cold plunge — free for all race participants.
Race Day Timeline
7:30 AM
Registration & Packet Pick-Up
Check in, grab your packet, and warm up. Sauna + cold plunge open for participants.
8:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks and survivor recognition.
8:50 AM
Kid's Fun Run
A short, fun run for kids 9 and under.
9:00 AM
5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
The main event — run or walk the 5K course through Beaver Island State Park.
10:15 AM
Closing Ceremony & Awards
Team, individual, and runner awards. Cool down in the sauna or cold plunge!
Race Registration Fees
Online registration closes 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, August 27, 2026
| Tier | Adult | Youth (18 & under) | Kid's Fun Run | Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird (through July 29) | $30 | $18 | $18 | $25 |
| Regular (July 30 – Aug 27) | $35 | $20 | $20 | $25 |
| Packet Pick-Up & Race Day (Aug 28–29) | $40 | $20 | $20 | $25 |
Interested in team/group discounts? Email Jackie.
Come Prepared
Register & Recover With Us
Sign up for the Get Your Rear in Gear Buffalo 5K, then cool down in the sauna and cold plunge after your run — on us.
Event organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition. Sauna & cold plunge recovery provided by WNY Heat Retreat.