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Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

Tue July 4, 2023 Grand Island, NY 14072 US Directions

Events

2.3 mile Run / Walk

9:15AM EDT
Open to ages 1 - 98.

Kids Race (Ages 4-10 only)

9:00AM EDT
Open to ages 4 - 10.

Description

 

47th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run

Date: July 4th, 2023
Location: Grand Island Town Hall
2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Start Time: 9:00 AM (Kids) 9:15 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. 

Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration


Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration

Where:  Grand Island Town Hall
When:  July 4th starting @ 7:00am - 8:45am

Race Day Price
$25:  Adult Run (ages 10-100)
$7:   Kids Race (ages 4-10)

Race Course

USA Track and Field Certified Course NY23014JJ  <--  click number for course map

Awards


Run 2.3 Miles

Overall Male / Female
Top 3 in each Age Group:
10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over

Kids Race
314 meters, official starting line to Reviewing stand.
All finishers receive a medal when they cross the finish line

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://grandislandny.myrec.com.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Place

Grand Island Town Hall
2255 Baseline Rd.
Grand Island, NY US 14072

Parking

 

Parking is available in the Grand Island Plaza parking lot on Grand Island Blvd.
The parade will follow the races.
If you park on the parade route you may not be able to leave until the parade is finished.

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