Happy Half
Race Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Ellicottville, NY
The Experience
Happy Half Half Marathon & 5k We want to help put the FUN into running. Sometimes it is not just about the distance, it is how you get there. We want our participants to enjoy their run so there will be a few surprises out on course that will make you smile. And don’t forget about our awesome finisher’s medals and super soft race shirts. The starts and finishes of both the Half Marathon & 5k are at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. You could not ask for a nicer venue for a running race! Make sure to bring your smiles to run the miles! So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!! Day of registrations are not guaranteed a t-shirt as quantities are running low.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt - W's shirts run small. For looser fit size up.
Start Location
Holiday Valley Resort (Main Lodge), Ellicottville, NY, 14731
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NY17011JG · Happy Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite809 years running
~188 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:19:43
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,197 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,197
Median time
2:11:04
Latest turnout
190
States
26
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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