The GBTC Grand Island 1/2 Marathon

32nd Annual Grand Island 1/2 Marathon

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at Beaver Island State Park

A Buffalo Runner of the Year Race. The Grand Island Half Marathon has been providing runners a quality running experience and giving back to the community since its inaugural race on April 15th, 1995. The principal beneficiary for this year's event is The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island.

Included in this year's race:

• RaceJoy Free phone live tracking, progress alerts, and cheer sending.
• FREE Downloadable Photos!!
• First Time Half Marathons receive their medal with a distinct ribbon acknowledging their accomplishment.
• Post-Race Party held adjacent to the finish line with awards, music from The Heenen Brothers, SportsCity Pizza, and Saranac Brewing Beer.

EARN Cash Back by referring friends. Refer 3 or more participants and earn $20 back!

Race Fee: $90 for both in-person and virtual entries (plus $3.15 transaction fee at checkout). Virtual entries will receive their gear via US mail.

Race day ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO REFUNDS. Registrations may be deferred to the next scheduled Grand Island Half Marathon OR until April 15. You may transfer your registration to another runner at no charge.

Race fee includes:

• chip timing, water and sports drinks at 6 hydration stations along the course
• post race party and beverages from 10:30AM - 12:30pm
• commemorative medal awarded to every Half Marathon finisher!

Half Marathon Awards:

• The Overall male and female winners.
• The Overall Masters male and female winners.
• The 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:

• Overall: Joseph Whelan 1:05:55 in 2023 ............ Christine Cote 1:19:54 in 1998
• Masters: David O'Keeffe 1:09:36 in 1999 ............. Jenny Keenen 1:21:17 in 2023

Race Day Details and Amenities:

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

• 7:30 am Bib Pickup in the main parking lot adjacent to the Start/Finish.
• 9:00AM start at Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY (between Buffalo and Niagara Falls).
• The race starts and finishes in the main parking lot.
• Medals and other race giveaways will be available at the finish line.
• The course is flat, out and back, along the scenic Niagara River.
• More than 85% of the course is closed to traffic.
• There is no time limit to complete the course.
• 6 hydration stations along the course.
• 8 portable toilet stations along the course plus additional in the start/finish area.

QUESTIONS? Send an email to [email protected]