Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

50th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

Date

• When: July 4th, 2026

Location

• Where: 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
• Course Cut Off Time: 9:55 AM
• Note: No rollerblades, bikes, animals, or strollers.

Important Information

• Parade Coordination: To ensure that the parade starts on time, we ask that all participants are off the course by 9:55 AM.
• Course Policy: 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: An entry form is required.

More Information

• Race URL: Dick Bessel Independence Day Run