Bands & Entertainment
One of the unique features of this race is the great live entertainment found throughout the course.
SponsorsWe are extremely grateful to our sponsors.
Course MapView our interactive course map.
Buy Race GearVisit the Niagara Hospice Catalog to buy race gear.
TestimonialsHear what others think of the race.
RegistrationRegister for the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon.
Runner RewardsSee some of the great benefits of our race.
Pre-Race ChecklistYour resource for all your race day questions like parking, first aid, and more.
Safety & First AidDon Felice and his team of professional bike racers will spread out throughout the 13.1-mile course.
Packet Pick-upPacket pick-up will take place inside the Fashion Outlets.
Local AttractionsHere are many local attractions in Niagara
AccommodationsNiagara has a variety of world-class hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and other overnight accommodations.
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Click here for The Hospice Dash 5K Map.
Click here for Mighty Niagara Half Marathon race certification.
Click here for Hospice Dash 5K race certification.
The half marathon course runs through the charming, historic Villages of Lewiston and Youngstown along scenic River Road. At the mouth of the Niagara River, you will find yourself inside Fort Niagara State Park approaching Historic Old Fort Niagara. Here you will catch a glimpse of the lighthouse, fort compound, and the famous French Castle. Runners will head east along Fort Niagara Beach overlooking Lake Ontario before ending up on Lake Road where they will enjoy picturesque views of the lake on their way to Four Mile State Park. The final stretch through the campground will have family, friends and campers cheering you on to the finish line at Porter-on-the-Lake Park.
The course is fast and flat, with a quick downhill start. All roads are asphalt, brick, or concrete with the exception of Fort Niagara, which has some loose gravel. Aside from a few small dips in the road, there is a slight downhill grade from start to finish. The majority of the course will be closed to traffic during the race. During the first two miles through the Village of Lewiston, Center Street will be closed to traffic until runners reach River Road. Once on River Road, traffic will be limited to emergency vehicles all the way to Fort Niagara. There will be numerous police and fire officials along with Hospice race volunteers throughout the course and at all major intersections. Traffic will be limited, but as in all races of this size, there are going to be some vehicles that somehow manage to get on the course. Runners are advised to use caution and be alert at all times throughout the race!
(Sorry, no bikes or jogging strollers are allowed on the course.)
interactive race map
View the course below from start to finish with mile markers included.