Hangover Hustle 5K & Miniest Mini Marathon

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

The Beer Chase 5K has a New NAME and a New HOME!

Join us for the inaugural Beyond Vision Dash taking place on May 2 at our New Home Resurgence Brewing Company. We are also excited to announce our NEW charity partner Visually Impaired Advancement (VIA).

A few new additions for this year in addition to our 5K. We are also adding a Visually Impaired Division 5K, a Kids Mile and A Low Vision Stroll to give you even more fun on race day!

With our new home will come some new additions for race day and we will be announcing those as we get closer to race day.

Interested in sponsorship click HERE

📅 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!

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Marathon Weekend. Come out and enjoy a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, the Buffalo Marathon 5K, 5K Walk, Kids Mini-Marathon, Diaper Dash or The Ruffalo. This is a fast, scenic Boston Marathon qualifier that takes you through the best streets, parks and waterways in Buffalo. Registration changes (deferrals, race transfers, participant transfers) close April 30, 2026.

Please be Aware There are No Refunds.

Please understand to provide you with the best event possible we need to plan, budget and control our costs based on our registration numbers. We do realize life does happen and things do come up that may prevent you from participating. With that in mind we are providing several options in the unfortunate event you cannot make the race.

Protect Your Race Registration

Registration insurance is available for the nominal charge of 7.5% of the registration cost including processing fee (minimum charge is $8.99). Register with peace of mind knowing you can recover 100% of your registration cost plus fees If you cannot attend the race for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and more.