Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

  • Date Fri 4th July 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Grand Island, New York
  • Price $8.42 - $27.50
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Join us for the 49th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in the beautiful Grand Island, Erie! This festive event kicks off at 9:00 AM with a fun kids' run, followed by the exciting 2.3-mile run starting at 9:10 AM. Participants will race through a scenic course, but be sure to plan ahead as the course cut-off time is set for 9:55 AM to keep the day’s festivities running smoothly.

Located at the Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072, this event is a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family. Remember, for safety reasons, rollerblades, bikes, animals, and strollers are not permitted on the course. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the community in this spirited celebration of fitness and patriotism!

Organiser's Description

49TH ANNUAL DICK BESSEL INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN

DATE: JULY 4TH, 2025
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 CUT OFF TIME: 9:55AM

** To ensure that the parade starts on time, we ask that all participants are off the course by 9:55 AM. Any one left on course will be asked to move to the sidewalk.

Races

  • 2.3 Mile Run / Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 4th July 2025 (9:10AM EDT)

    $27.50

    Ages 10 and over
  • Kids Race (Ages 4-10 Only)

    Incl. $1.42 Fee

    Fri 4th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $8.42

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Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, 14072, NY, United States

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