Gril-Mato 5k
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Gril-Mato 5k
The Gril-Mato 5k is a community road event held in Orchard Park, New York on February 21, 2026. The event is based at Runners Roost, 4190 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127. It includes a main road race and a short kids race.
Distances
- 5k Run
- 1/2 mile Kids Run open to ages 7 and under
The 5k course is USATF certified (Course # NY22027JJ) and winds through neighborhoods surrounding Runners Roost. The kids 1/2 mile course is also USATF certified (Course # NY24017JJ). Packet pickup is available the day before at The Byrd House and on race day at Runners Roost.
Post race food will be provided by the Byrd House. Participants who select the post race food option in advance will receive a voucher redeemable during the post race party. The first 200 registrants for the 2026 event who register by February 7 will receive a Gril-Mato themed long sleeve cotton tee.
Awards for the 5k include themed prizes for overall male and female winners and top male and female masters, plus awards to the top three males and females in five-year age groups through 80+. The kids run will award medals to the top three boys and top three girls and participation ribbons to remaining participants.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to FeedMore of WNY, which provides food and related services to neighbors in need. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
