Special Events

Our special events are our way to bring families and the community together. Throughout the year we welcome the community to events such as Healthy Kids Day as well as road races such as Halfity Half and Dashing for Donuts.

DASHING FOR DONUTS

1 MILE FUN RUN
Saturday, December 6, 2025  Grand Island YMCA
Dashing for Donuts brings people together for winter fitness fun as well as supporting others in need in our community. Join us for dashing and delicious donuts in downtown Grand Island! Four-legged friends are welcome and participate for free! Register in person up until event day.

Register online.

Halfity Half

Halfity Half (6.55 Miles) or 2 Miles

October 18, 2025

Run the Halfity (6.55 miles) or the 2 Miile. This race will be a fun and challenging event that will offer runners the chance to try a nonconventional distance.  Come RUN with us in RAILSIDE!

The event will start at the Grand Island YMCA and finish at AMUR Plaza near the Grand Theatre in downtown Grand Island.  Celebrate with us at the finish line with music, food and beverages in the AMUR Plaza.  Awards ceremony following the event.  We’d love for you to spread the word and bring your family and friends to join us for this inaugural event.  Halfity run . . . BIG fun!

SNOW BEAST CHALLENGE

• Walk • Run • Swim • cycle • Work-Out • a Marathon OR MORE in February
Starting February 1, 2026
Complete a fitness-style challenge in February. YOU choose when and where you do your miles and how many a day. Stay tuned for more info including fees, details and options.