50th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run
Date: July 4th, 2026
Location: Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Start Time: 9:00 AM (Kids), 9:10 AM (2.3 mile run)
No rollerblades, bikes, animals, or strollers.
Course Information:
- 2.3 mile Run / Walk
- Kids Race (Ages 4-10 only)
Course Cut Off Time: 9:55 AM. 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 Details:
314 meters. Ages 4-10 only. No entry under 4 years of age will be accepted. 9:00 AM start at official starting line in front of Tops Market. Entry form is required.
