Happy Half

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Ellicottville, NY; Holiday Valley Resort (Main Lodge), 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, 14731
Type: RUN

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At a glance

A half marathon and 5K focused on fun, smiles, and surprises, set at the welcoming Holiday Valley Resort.

Fun
Scenic

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

The Happy Half invites you to experience a half marathon or 5K where the emphasis is on enjoyment. This event aims to infuse fun into your run with delightful surprises along the course designed to bring a smile to your face. Starting and finishing at the Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, participants can look forward to a memorable race day. All finishers receive an awesome medal, and everyone enjoys a super soft race shirt, making it a rewarding experience for all.

What to expect

Enjoy a half marathon or 5K designed to be genuinely fun.
Look forward to surprises along the course that will make you smile.
Receive an awesome finisher's medal and a super soft race shirt.

Standout details

Surprises out on course
Awesome finisher's medals
Super soft race shirts
Holiday Valley Resort venue

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 1:00 PM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 6:24 AM EDT · Closes Apr 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 1:30 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 6:24 AM EDT · Closes Mar 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 9, 9:20 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Feb 3, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 1 more option

13.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Feb 3, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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From the organizer

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.

Happy Half

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