Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon
- Date Sat 1st May 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Island, New York
- Price $78.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the 33rd Annual Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon on Saturday, May 1st, 2027, at the beautiful Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island, Erie! This beloved Buffalo tradition promises an exceptional running experience, with a stunning flat course that runs alongside the scenic Niagara River. With over 85% of the route closed to traffic and no time limit to complete the race, participants can focus on enjoying the journey while soaking in the picturesque surroundings.
Runners will have the chance to participate in the half marathon and enjoy fantastic amenities, including chip timing, hydration stations, and a post-race party featuring awards, food, drinks, and music! Every finisher will receive a commemorative medal and a high-quality race shirt. First-time half marathoners will be celebrated with a unique medal and a special photo opportunity. Don't miss out on this exciting event that not only highlights the spirit of running but also gives back to the community! Mark your calendars and get ready to run on May 1st!
Runners will have the chance to participate in the half marathon and enjoy fantastic amenities, including chip timing, hydration stations, and a post-race party featuring awards, food, drinks, and music! Every finisher will receive a commemorative medal and a high-quality race shirt. First-time half marathoners will be celebrated with a unique medal and a special photo opportunity. Don't miss out on this exciting event that not only highlights the spirit of running but also gives back to the community! Mark your calendars and get ready to run on May 1st!
Organiser's Description
33RD ANNUAL GRAND ISLAND HALF MARATHON
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 2027, AT BEAVER ISLAND STATE PARK
A BUFFALO RUNNER OF THE YEAR RACE
A BUFFALO TRADITION, THE GRAND ISLAND HALF MARATHON HAS BEEN PROVIDING RUNNERS WITH A QUALITY RUNNING EXPERIENCE AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE OUR INAUGURAL RACE ON APRIL 15TH, 1995.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR'S RACE
* RACEJOY LIVE TRACKING: Free phone live tracking, progress alerts, and cheer sending for all participants.
*
FREE DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS: Find your photos easily, arranged by bib number. Share them on social media or even upload your own! Photographers will be at the Start, on the course, and at the Finish line to capture your photo finish moment.
*
COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND MEDAL: Every Half Marathon finisher receives a medal and high-quality shirt to remember your accomplishment.
*
FIRST-TIME HALF MARATHONERS: Receive a medal with a distinct ribbon acknowledging your achievement and have a dedicated photo opportunity in front of a first-time 1/2 Marathon placard.
*
POST-RACE PARTY: Held adjacent to the finish line with awards, food, drinks, and music from 10:30 AM 12:30 PM.
RACE AMENITIES AND LOGISTICS
*
CHIP TIMING: Included for all in-person runners.
*
HYDRATION STATIONS: Six stations along the course with race volunteers handing out water and sports drinks for runners, and runners are also welcome to carry their own bottles.
*
RESTROOMS: Portable toilet stations along the course, plus additional facilities in the start/finish area.
RACE DAY DETAILS: SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 2027
*
BIB PICKUP: 7:30 AM in the main parking lot adjacent to the Start/Finish.
*
START TIME: 9:00 AM.
*
LOCATION: Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY (between Buffalo and Niagara Falls). The race starts and finishes in the main parking lot.
*
THE COURSE: Flat, out-and-back, along the scenic Niagara River. More than 85% of the course is closed to traffic, and there is NO TIME LIMIT to complete the race.
*
RACE GEAR: Medals and other race giveaways will be available at the finish line.
AWARDS AND RECORDS
HALF MARATHON AWARDS
*
OVERALL male and female winners.
*
OVERALL MASTERS male and female winners.
*
OVERALL 19 AND UNDER male and female winners.
*
TOP THREE FINISHERS in each 5-year age division from 19 and under to 80+
EVENT RECORDS (ENTRY FEE REFUNDED FOR ANYONE BREAKING A RECORD IN THEIR DIVISION)
DIVISION
MALE RECORD
YEAR
FEMALE RECORD
YEAR
OVERALL
Joseph Whelan 155
2023
Christine Cote 154
1998
MASTERS
David O'Keeffe 136
1999
Jenny Keenen 117
2023
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 2027, AT BEAVER ISLAND STATE PARK
A BUFFALO RUNNER OF THE YEAR RACE
A BUFFALO TRADITION, THE GRAND ISLAND HALF MARATHON HAS BEEN PROVIDING RUNNERS WITH A QUALITY RUNNING EXPERIENCE AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE OUR INAUGURAL RACE ON APRIL 15TH, 1995.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR'S RACE
* RACEJOY LIVE TRACKING: Free phone live tracking, progress alerts, and cheer sending for all participants.
*
FREE DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS: Find your photos easily, arranged by bib number. Share them on social media or even upload your own! Photographers will be at the Start, on the course, and at the Finish line to capture your photo finish moment.
*
COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND MEDAL: Every Half Marathon finisher receives a medal and high-quality shirt to remember your accomplishment.
*
FIRST-TIME HALF MARATHONERS: Receive a medal with a distinct ribbon acknowledging your achievement and have a dedicated photo opportunity in front of a first-time 1/2 Marathon placard.
*
POST-RACE PARTY: Held adjacent to the finish line with awards, food, drinks, and music from 10:30 AM 12:30 PM.
RACE AMENITIES AND LOGISTICS
*
CHIP TIMING: Included for all in-person runners.
*
HYDRATION STATIONS: Six stations along the course with race volunteers handing out water and sports drinks for runners, and runners are also welcome to carry their own bottles.
*
RESTROOMS: Portable toilet stations along the course, plus additional facilities in the start/finish area.
RACE DAY DETAILS: SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 2027
*
BIB PICKUP: 7:30 AM in the main parking lot adjacent to the Start/Finish.
*
START TIME: 9:00 AM.
*
LOCATION: Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY (between Buffalo and Niagara Falls). The race starts and finishes in the main parking lot.
*
THE COURSE: Flat, out-and-back, along the scenic Niagara River. More than 85% of the course is closed to traffic, and there is NO TIME LIMIT to complete the race.
*
RACE GEAR: Medals and other race giveaways will be available at the finish line.
AWARDS AND RECORDS
HALF MARATHON AWARDS
*
OVERALL male and female winners.
*
OVERALL MASTERS male and female winners.
*
OVERALL 19 AND UNDER male and female winners.
*
TOP THREE FINISHERS in each 5-year age division from 19 and under to 80+
EVENT RECORDS (ENTRY FEE REFUNDED FOR ANYONE BREAKING A RECORD IN THEIR DIVISION)
DIVISION
MALE RECORD
YEAR
FEMALE RECORD
YEAR
OVERALL
Joseph Whelan 155
2023
Christine Cote 154
1998
MASTERS
David O'Keeffe 136
1999
Jenny Keenen 117
2023
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Shirt Giveaway TBD
Sat 1st May 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$78.00
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Beaver Island State Park, 2136 W Oakfield Rd, Grand Island, 14072, NY, United States
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