Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

🎉 50th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

📅 Date

• 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 Notes

• Prohibited Items: No rollerblades, bikes, animals, or strollers
• Course Cut Off Time: 9:55 AM
• Participant Requirement: Participants must be off the course by 9:55 AM to ensure the parade starts on time. Anyone left on course will be asked to move to the sidewalk.

👶 Kids Race

• Distance: 314 meters
• Ages: 4-10 only. No entry under 4 years of age will be accepted.
• Start: 9:00 AM at the official starting line in front of Tops Market. Entry form is required.

🔗 More Information

• Race URL: Dick Bessel Independence Day Run