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Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon

Grand Island, NY

Opens Nov 1, 2026Annual since at least 2017

Half Marathon

About the Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon

The course runs out and back along the Niagara River through Beaver Island State Park, and most of it is closed to traffic. The terrain is flat road the whole way, with the river alongside much of the route. It is a straightforward half marathon without technical sections or significant elevation to manage.

Bib pickup happens race morning in the main parking lot right at the start and finish area, so there is no separate trip the day before. After the race, there is a party next to the finish line with food, drinks, and music.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

360finishers

1:10:02winner

2:03:23median

4:18:22cutoff

Top 3: James Dickinson (1:10:02) · Luke Rogers (1:14:20) · Ted Tomasello (1:20:06)

The Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles5/1/2027 09:00$75

13.1 Miles5/1/2027 07:00$70

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Common Questions About the Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:03:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:18:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 360 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:10:02 while the median finisher took 2:03:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.