Dick Bessel Independence Day Run
About the Event
50th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run
Date: July 4th, 2026
Location: Grand Island Town Hall
2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Start Time: 9:00 AM (Kids) 9:10 AM (2.3 mile run)
*** No rollerblades, bikes, animals, or strollers***
Course Cut Off Time: 9:55AM
** To ensure that the parade starts on time, we ask that all participants are off the course by 9:55 AM.
Any one left on course will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
Kids Race - 314 meters
Ages 4-10 only. No entry under 4 years of age will be accepted. 9:00 AM start at official starting line in front of Tops Market. Entry form is required.Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Dick Bessel Independence Day Run. It's a fantastic 3.7K, Kids Race (Ages 4-10 only) featuring a flat and fast course in Grand Island.
Races Offered
Running
2.3 mile Run / Walk
Ages 10 and over
Kids Race (Ages 4-10 only)
About Grand Island
Dick Bessel Independence Day Run takes place in Grand Island, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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