Welcome to the Happy Half!

Happy Half Marathon, 5k, & Beer Mile

May 10, 2025

The 2025 Happy Half

Registration is OPEN!

Holiday Valley Resort - Ellicottville, NY

May 10, 2025

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!!

Southern Tier Brewing Beer Mile

Beers

Mile

Awesome!

May 11, 2024 - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!

It sounds so simple – drink four beers, one every 1/4 mile. The Beer Mile has been held unofficially for years, in the dark on college campuses/high school tracks around the country. We are bringing the event out of the dark so you can get an official time, invite your friends, and challenge them to a race unlike any other in Western New York!

How the beer mile works:
• Drink 12oz Beer, Run 400m
• Drink 12oz Beer, Run 400m
• Drink 12oz Beer, Run 400m
• Drink 12oz Beer, Run 400m

Beer for the event will be provided by Southern Tier Brewing, participants can not bring their own beer. With Southern Tier, why would you want to?

The current world record is 4minutes 34 seconds. Sub-7:00 puts you in the top 500 all-time, sounds easy but it is not.