GBTC Grand Island Half Marathon
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Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon
The 33rd annual Grand Island Half Marathon takes place on May 1, 2027, at Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island, New York. The event offers both an in person Half Marathon and a Virtual Half Marathon option; the distance for each event is 13.1 miles.
Included for participants are RaceJoy phone live tracking with progress alerts and cheer sending, free downloadable photos arranged by bib number, and a commemorative race shirt and medal for half marathon finishers. Runners completing their first half marathon receive a medal with a distinct ribbon and a dedicated photo opportunity.
Race amenities for the in person event include chip timing, six hydration stations staffed by volunteers offering water and sports drinks, and portable restroom stations along the course and at the start and finish area. The course is a flat out and back route along the Niagara River, with more than 85 percent of the course closed to traffic and no time limit to complete the race.
A post race party is held adjacent to the finish area with awards, food, drinks, and music. Awards are given to overall and masters winners, to 19 and under winners, and to the top three finishers in five year age divisions through 80 and over. Entry fees are refunded for runners who break a race record in their division. The virtual option requires logging 13.1 miles in RaceJoy between May 1 and May 8 and includes a shirt and medal pickup arrangement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
