When
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where
Grand Island Town Hall, Grand Island NY
Distances
About this race
50th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run
Date
- Event Date: July 4th, 2026
Location
- Venue: Grand Island Town Hall
- Address: 2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Start Time
- Kids Race: 9:00 AM
- 2.3 Mile Run: 9:10 AM
Important Information
- Restrictions: No rollerblades, bikes, animals, or strollers
- Course Cut Off Time: 9:55 AM
- Participant Notice: To ensure that the parade starts on time, we ask that all participants are off the course by 9:55 AM. Anyone left on course will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
Kids Race
- Distance: 314 meters
- Eligibility: Ages 4-10 only. No entry under 4 years of age will be accepted.
- Start Location: Official starting line in front of Tops Market.
- Entry Requirement: Entry form is required.
More Information
- Registration: For more details and to register, visit here.
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