FBINAA “Yellow Brick Road” 5K Run/Walk

32nd Annual Grand Island 1/2 Marathon

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

A Buffalo Runner of the Year Race

A Buffalo tradition the Grand Island Half Marathon has been providing runners a quality running experience and giving back to the community since our inaugural race 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: Eight portable toilet stations along the course, plus additional facilities in the start/finish area.

Race Day Details: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

• 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 1:05:55 2023 Christine Cote 1:19:54 1998

Masters David O'Keeffe 1:09:36 1999 Jenny Keenen 1:21:17 2023

📅 Date: May 9th-10th

📍 Location: Delaware Park

⏱ Start Time: 11am-11am

🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Run, Walk, Bike – Choose Your Challenge!

Registration is $25- This includes your 2026 event t-shirt

Join us for the Mind Over 24-Hour Run, a powerful endurance event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding it. Whether you're running for a loved one, pushing your own limits, or supporting the cause, every step makes an impact.

How It Works:

✅ Run, walk, bike, or rollerblade—any distance, any pace.

✅ Stay for an hour or for the full 24 hours

✅ Solo or with a team—compete for the most miles covered!

✅ Dedication laps to honor loved ones.

✅ Live DJ, community support, and epic energy throughout the event!

Registration Includes:

🎽 Official Mind Over T-Shirt

📸 Professional race photos

🥤 Recovery zone with hydration & nutrition

Why We Run:

This event supports the Mind Over Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using fitness as a tool for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Every step you take helps us fund mental health programs, outreach efforts, and community support initiatives.

Ways to Get Involved:

💙 Register – Join us in person or virtually!

💸 Donate – Support our mission even if you can’t attend.

🤝 Fundraise – Create a team and rally your community!

🎤 Sponsorship – Partner with us to make a bigger impact.

Let’s push our limits, support each other, and show that mental health matters. Sign up today and be part of something bigger than the miles!

The Engineering Society of Buffalo 4 Mile Scholarship Race

Friday June 5 @ 7:00 pm.

The Engineering Society of Buffalo Scholarship Race is back again for 2026. This year the race returns to scenic Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island.

THERE IS NO PARKING FEE TO ENTER THE PARK.

OUR RACE COURSE IS CERTIFIED: NY24011JJ

Helping UB and Buffalo State students with scholarship $$$ for 44 yrs. 100% of the money stays right here in the Buffalo area! All the people associated with the race are volunteers!

The 38th annual - Don McMaster Memorial

12 Mile Creek Trail Half Marathon & 7k

The half marathon (21 km) race follows a historic route which includes the first Welland Canal and the 12 Mile Creek Trail. The first leg of the race includes the Merritt Trail towards downtown St.Catharines, then heads back to the trails behind Brock University, but only after you have confronted the beastial Hydro Hill and then descend the Niagara escarpment to the finish. The half marathon field is limited to 175 runners and has sold out for the last two years.

The 7 km race, for those that would prefer a shorter distance, is a challenging trail section which incorporates the last part of the half marathon. The field is limited to 100 runners and sold out quickly last year.

The half marathon walker division (21km) uses the same route as the running division and starts 90 minutes earlier.