Join us at Beaver Island State Park in Grand Island for the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Buffalo colon cancer 5K run/walk on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition.
Registration Fees
Early Bird Fees: through July 29
Adult: $30
Youth (18 and under): $18
Kid’s Fun Run (9 and under): $18
Virtual Participant: $25
Regular Fees: July 30 – August 26
Adult: $35
Youth (18 and under): $20
Kid’s Fun Run (9 and under): $20
Virtual Participant: $25
Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Fees: August 28 – 29
Adult $40
Youth (18 and under): $25
Kid’s Fun Run $20 (10 and under)
Online Registration Closes 11:00 PM EST on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Event Information + Schedule
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Address: Beaver Island State Park, 1800 Beaver Island Parkway, Grand Island, NY 14072
Event Schedule:
7:00 AM – Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
8:45 AM – Kid’s Fun Run
9:00 AM – 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
10:15 AM – Closing Ceremony: Team, Individual + Runner Awards
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, August 28
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location TBD
Event Contacts
Jackie Evans
Director of Events & Development
Colon Cancer Coalition / Get Your Rear in Gear Events
jackie@coloncancercoalition.org
Lindsay Riggs
Local Event Director & Colon Cancer Survivor
Get Your Rear in Gear – Buffalo
