Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us for our Halloween-themed evening 5K run with a course through downtown that will keep you on your toes watching around each turn for Zombies.  The excitement picks up when you enter feeding zones or zombies will try to take your flags, your life bars for the race.  Overall and age group awards.  Location:Monroe skate park- 555 Monroe Ave. NW.  Saturday, October 24: 5:00-6:45pm Packet Pickup5:00-6:00pm Zombie Check-in6:00pm Kids Treat or Treat Mile6:45pm Zombie Dash 5k Starts7:45pm Awards Route:Click the link to view our 2025 route, https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3137335?units=km.

Come join us at Blandford Nature Center on Saturday morning, October 24, 2026. We will feature a Kids Run (approximately 1/2 mile) and a 5k Trail Run. Your registration will include a custom Donut Dash t-shirt, a medal for all runners, a professionally timed race (5k), and of course a DONUT with water or apple cider.

Kickin’ Kawasaki 5K – Michigan Join us for the first ever Kickin’ Kawasaki 5K in the Grand Rapids Michigan area, a fun, family friendly event bringing the community together for a powerful cause. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is all about movement, connection, and growing awareness for Kawasaki Disease. Hosted by the Kawasaki Kids Foundation, this 5K supports our mission of education, awareness, and family support for those affected by Kawasaki disease ❤️ Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Come out with your friends, your family, or your team and be part of something bigger than the finish line. Let’s show up, give back, and make year one unforgettable.

The overGRound is a free, unsanctioned marathon and marathon relay through the city of Grand Rapids whose route showcases the variety of GR’s features and neighborhoods (beyond Butterworth and Millennium). This is an inclusive, supportive, and free running event celebrating community and a grassroots, no frills spirit of running and free fitness. It is a co-hosted event featuring the many wonderful running and fitness communities of Grand Rapids. Together, participating clubs can invite people out to run, cheer, and support runners on the course. The public is warmly welcomed to participate. This will be the third running of the overGRound, the first (known) marathon held fully within GR city limits. Once again, it will be hosted by local participating clubs—to be announced soon!  This year the overGRound will be held October 25, 2026 at 8am, starting and ending at Veterans Memorial Park. The [subject to updates!] carefully designed course passes many coffee shops, a variety of neighbo

6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk Presented by i understand Honoring Founding Partner, Biggby Coffee Sunday, October 25, 2026 Millennium Park | Walker, Michigan Join us for the 6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to mental/brain health awareness, to support those living with a mental/brain illness or have been impacted by suicide loss. Founded through a partnership between Biggby Coffee and i understand, the Be the ONE Run/Walk has become a meaningful West Michigan tradition, bringing together individuals, families, businesses, schools, and community leaders who believe that connection saves lives and that no one should face life's challenges alone. As we enter our sixth year, i understand is honored to continue this important event while recognizing Biggby Coffee as the Founding Partner whose leadership helped establish and grow the Be the ONE movement during its first five years. Whether you run, walk, remember, honor a loved one, or simply show your support, every step helps create hope, awareness, and connection within our community. Registration Includes: Official Be the ONE Run/Walk T-shirtFinisher medalPost-event refreshmentsAccess to community resources and activitiesPhoto opportunities with HOPE our Mascot and our Star Wars friends Why We Walk Funds raised through the Be the ONE Run/Walk support the mission of i understand by helping provide: Suicide Loss/Men’s/Suicide Attempt Survivor support groupsGrief resources and supportMental/brain health education and trainingCommunity outreach and awareness initiativesPrograms that strengthen connection and hope throughout West Michigan Together, we can create a community where no one feels alone. Be the ONE.

The historic Alger Heights Halloween 5k loop is back! Going through many of the parts of the Alger Heights neighborhood that you have come to love. This year the course will start and end on Alger St. in front of the parking lot behind the business district on the east side of Eastern Ave.

The Alger Heights Halloween 5k is a volunteer led, neighborhood focused 5k fun run. We are a 'small town in a big city' event that seeks to include all individuals and support the betterment of our local community.  From runners seeking their next PR to walkers in costumes all 5k participants are chip timed as the run through the scenic Alger Heights neighborhood during peak fall colors.  We are excited to be back for 2026 with our 14th edition on Saturday October 31st and invite you to come run, jog, walk, or stroll in your best costume! The 5k is just part of a greater neighborhood gathering. Like last year, we will be having a Community Costume Contest - NO RACE REGISTRATION NECESSARY - and we have added the Neighborhood Cheer Contest that is open to everyone living along the route, see below for more details. To enter the Community Costume Contest, swing by the photo booth (next to registration) to have your picture taken. There will be prizes awarded at 11:30am for the Cos

Starting and finishing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, this event offers timed 5 mile and 5K runs, along with a no charge and untimed .5 mile Remembrance Walk, the Veterans Day 5 will benefit the Friends of Michigan Veterans Homes, Inc. and include the SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast (8:30 am-11:00 am, complimentary to run participants, $5 to all others) for the community and Veterans Home residents.

This signature event is more than a race, it is an opportunity to come together in camaraderie, community, and gratitude while directly supporting the heroes who call Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids home. Every registration, volunteer hour, and sponsorship help strengthen quality-of-life programs and meaningful experiences for our veteran members. New for 2026 – Steps for Heroes Can't join us on race day? You can still make a difference by participating in our new Steps for Heroes fundraising challenge. Simply register as a fundraiser through the Veterans Day 5 RunSignup page, create a team, and invite your family, friends, coworkers, and community to support your journey. Walk your neighborhood, take the stairs, enjoy your favorite trail, or stay active in any way that works for you. Every step can help raise funds for the Michigan Veteran Homes Grand Rapids Charitable Support Fund. Build a team, encourage a little friendly competition, and watch your impact grow as we count down to race day. Mark your calendar and join us by walking, running, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor for this impactful event. We need your support to make this year’s Veterans Day 5 another unforgettable success. For sponsorship details or volunteer opportunities, please contact Gretchen Muir at muirg@michigan.gov or (616)-840-3001. Race details contact Tiffany Carr at carrt1@michigan.gov or (616)401-5150.

🎅🎄 What to Expect at the Grand Rapids Santa Parade! 🎄🎅 The magic of the holiday season is coming to downtown Grand Rapids! The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade returns on November 21, bringing festive fun and Christmas cheer to families from across West Michigan. Santa is making the journey all the way from the North Pole to celebrate with us! He’ll arrive at Rosa Parks Circle around 6:30 p.m., just in time to join the City of Grand Rapids for the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m. And that’s just the beginning! This FREE community event will feature: More than 50 festive parade entriesA special visit from SantaA children’s letter-writing station with free USPS delivery to the North PoleFamily-friendly activities following the tree lightingPlenty of holiday magic throughout downtown Bring the whole family, bundle up, and join us as Grand Rapids lights up for the holiday season! 🎄🎅

Come join us for the biggest and best holiday 5K race/walk event in West Michigan, as once again over 5,000 participants come together to support our students! GR Turkey Trot - engaging our entire community in a higher level of awareness around physical fitness, movement and nutrition in a fun-filled way, all while supporting after school opportunities for the students of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Join us on November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) for the 33rd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot! Proceeds from the race help to offset the cost of Grand Rapids Public Schools athletics so that all students have the opportunity to participate.

Join Kids’ Food Basket (KFB) on the most popular running day of the year as we officially host the 21st annual Gobble Wobble fun run and walk. We invite friends, family, neighbors and even furry friends to once again run, walk or wobble to the finish line on Thanksgiving morning! We also invite all kids 12 and under to participate in our Widdle Wobble! This event is open to all youth and is free of charge. Follow KFB for updates about registration and reach out to events@kidsfoodbasket.org for sponsorship opportunities. All proceeds from the Gobble Wobble will go directly to Kids’ Food Basket. Kids’ Food Basket exists to increase children's and families' access to healthy food. Our core belief is that food is a right, not a privilege. Because that is not yet a reality, we mobilize human and financial resources to break down barriers that cause food insecurity. Our services include our flagship Sack Supper program, community-driven farming, family food provision and educational programming. Collectively, we are working toward realizing a hunger-free West Michigan for all. We look forward to running with you on Thanksgiving morning!

Get out and run the trails at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids, MI on Black Friday.  Come discover these hidden trails along Plaster creek. We will have a 5k loop that you can do once, twice, or three times.  We also have a free 1 mile race open to anyone!  Awesome t-shirts are included, guaranteed until November 11.  If you would like purchase shirts, visit the store here.  The start/finish as well as packet pickup will be at Calvary Baptist Church, 1200 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.  Packet pickup on Friday morning starts at 8 am. We will have shared start/finish timing mats.  5K is 1 lap, 10K is 2 laps, 15K is 3 lapsAll distances, including the mile, will start together @ 9:00 AM Age groups for the 5K, 10K and 15K distance are as follows:9 and under10-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970+ Top 1 each in age group get a sweet award! Top 1 overall gets a sweet award as well something else! Occasionally we get questions about bringing a stroller on the trail.  The trail uses a single tr

Get ready to run to support the Covenant Christian High School Athletic Department. 5K Race - Start in the chute at 9:00 AM in the CCHS Athletic Complex parking lot head around Fennessy Lake and cross the finish line on the track. 1 Mile Race - Held on the CCHS Athletic Complex track at 9:45 AM! Post race doughnuts and drink available for participants. Additional parking available in school parking lot (1401 Ferndale Ave SW, Walker, MI 49534).

Who Big Whos, little Whos, anywho! What A Whoville Celebration including Whoville characters, Santa, The Whoville 5k, Kids Run, Whoville hats, cookies, hot cocoa and more! The Whoville 5k is a place not a race, there will not be official results. When Whoville Grand Rapids Sunday, December 13, 2026 1:00 PM (or thereabouts) Where Whoville Grand Rapids Riverside Park, Grand Rapids Michigan Why All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.

The Resolution Run: One Last Run December 31, 2026 marks the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run—a New Year’s Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2026. The main race begins at 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and finishing in front of Collins Park. The Kids Race returns at 1:30 PM for ages 12 and under, with their own course and disco-ball medals waiting at the finish. Since 1982, when Joe O’Brien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. It’s a moment to show up, take stock, and head into a new year with intention. Year after year, runners and walkers come out—no matter the weather—to keep it going. We’ll do it again in 2026, and continue Joe’s legacy of giving back by supporting Guiding Light Works. The Details Date: Thursday, December 31, 2025 Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School Finish: John Collins Park Kids’ Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under) - 1/2 mile Course: 4-mile USATF certified loop around Reeds Lake Packet Pickup Early: December 30, 4–7 PM at Big Bob’s Pizza Race Day: 12 PM - 2 PM Post race after party and awards: Big Bob’s on Croswell The Goods Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers Disco Ball medals for kids Beanies for all participants (except those who opt out) Overall and age-group awards across all divisions Pepsi products & Gordon Water Fairlife Protein Drink Hot Dogs from Johnny D's Bike Bags Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2026. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.

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🚀 Ready, Set... Time Travel! 🕰️ Lace up your sneakers and prepare to dash through the Time Travel Half Marathon (5K/10K) — a family-friendly race that’s truly timeless! Whether you're a future sprinter or a blast-from-the-past jogger, this event is all about fun, fitness, family, and a little bit of funky flair. Costumes encouraged, time machines optional. Let’s run — one epic mile at a time! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, a super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! 1-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized t-shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

East Kentwood High School event - For registration between 3/2 and 3/13 - your t-shirt and medal will be picked up on race day at East Kentwood high school. Email contact@mathmedicfoundation.org with any questions.  Virtual and Other In-Person events - Registration for an on-time delivery of t-shirt and medal is now CLOSED. You can still register by emailing contact@mathmedicfoundation.org, but your t-shirt and medal is no longer guaranteed to arrive by 3/14/26.     Join us for the third annual Math Medic Foundation Pi Day Pi K Presented by NumWorks! Each participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher medal with our unique race logo. Participants can choose to run virtually with their friends and family OR choose to run in-person at one of our many locations around the country. Check the details of each location to see if one of them is right for you.  Teachers, this year you can sign up your class - student registration is just $5π. Students can sign-up individually through t

For more than 40 years, the Irish Jig has marked the start of Michigan’s racing season, consistently being one of the premier 5K experiences. The 2026 race was a turning point. The Irish Jig took a formal shift to raise critical resources, addressing the fact that We’re running against a brutal truth: 1 in 2 people will face cancer in their lifetime. That’s not a statistic we’re willing to accept and why we took steps to take the Jig WellBeyond what it's been before

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES! Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15 Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This race is for you!  Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the one-of-a-kind Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery!  Come indulge at a family friendly winery with house-made hard ciders. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.  Registration Includes: T-shirt:  Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included! Glass: Signature Robinette's GlassFinisher Medal: Doubles as a Bottle OpenerRace Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walkResults Posted OnlineA homemade Cider Donut...and of course, a pour of cider!

Join Us on April 17 & 18, 2026! Celebrating our 14th year...Rivertown Races has become a popular family-friendly 1/2 Marathon, 10k, & 5k, with a kids event the evening before. Any of the distances are great for first-timer runners to elites. These events start and finish at the beautiful Meadows of Millennium Park, the largest urban park in the area, located in Walker, MI, southwest of Grand Rapids. Runners will travel over roads, paved trails, and bridges while enjoying the rolling terrain, wetlands, and lakes that encompass this unique location. Food and beverages, music, and family fun will be available throughout the event. This year we are excited to announce that the Rivertown Races will be presented by our friends at Striders! "Striders is excited to partner with this premier local spring race, and support the important mission of Bridge Street Ministries (owner and beneficiary) as they work to equip and empower local youth to be future leaders of restoration and hop

Join Us for the 7th, Nathan Syrek Memorial 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Walk where Big Hearts Wear Pink! If you have a big heart and some trail shoes then this inclusive non-chipped trail 5K (or 1 mile walk) is for you.  All ages and abilities will enjoy the run or stroll through through the beautiful apple orchards of Robinette’s (or cheer on others at the finish line).  Avid runners, lace up and join us too, we will award the top female and male finishers of the 5k!). The Nathan Syrek Memorial 5K honors the legacy of Nathan Syrek, who passed into heaven at the age of 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. This annual charity event celebrates Nathan’s spirit of kindness and faith while raising funds to support a local family facing significant challenges. We are honored to walk alongside and support the Seewald family and to celebrate the beautiful life of Zoe. Zoe tragically passed away in a car accident on August 12, 2025. She is lovingly remembered by her parents, Adam and Jamie, a

Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoo’s Wild Strides 5K presented by Triangle! This unique evening event brings together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoo’s mission of saving wildlife and wild places. The 5K course begins at the Zoo and joins the scenic Kent Trail and finishes inside the Zoo, running past the stunning Grand Rapids Lantern Festival displays for a truly one-of-a-kind race experience. All 5K participants receive an official race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a ticket to attend the 2026 Lantern Festival. Young runners can participate in the Wolverine Worldwide Youth Half-Mile, a fun and energetic race designed just for kids. Youth participants receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal. The celebration begins at 5:30 PM with a lively pre- and post-race party featuring face painting, inflatables, a DJ, and local favorites Taquero Mucho Food Truck and Kona Ice. Come early, stay late, and enjoy the full Wild Strides experience. Wild St

What’s YOUR passion? Here's your invitation to follow Shelley and countless others across West Michigan. Join us on the morning of April 25th at Millennium Park for three community-powered events: a 5K Fun Run, a 2-Mile Walk, or a 1-Mile Dog and Kid Run. It's a day built around movement, connection, and supporting WGVU Public Media's mission. A Message from Shelley:"My passion is movement and setting goals that keep me energized in every part of my life. After 25 years on the air at WGVU, I've been running toward community, connection, and great storytelling every day. Now I get to run with YOU. Join me, sponsor, show up, hydrate, celebrate. Just say YES!" Your support directly strengthens West Michigan by helping WGVU deliver: • Trusted local journalism that keeps our community informed• Educational programming that helps kids learn and grow• Cultural content that celebrates the people and stories of our region• Commercial-free programming accessible to everyon

The Amway River Bank Run, presented by Fifth Third Bank with Corewell Health as the Official Health Partner, is held every year in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan on the second Saturday of May.  This year, on May 9, 2026, we will be celebrating 49 years and are looking forward to filling the streets of Grand Rapids with the largest 25K road race in the country, which includes the USA 25 km Open Championships, 25K Handcycle, 25K Wheelchair, 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Community Walk.   In addition to our in-person events, we offer virtual events that give individuals an opportunity to participate by completing the distance of their choice (25K, 10K, 5K, or 5K walk) on the course of their choice and any day that works between May 1 and May 31.    Each virtual event offers extended finishing times (unlike the in-person course cutoffs) and having this flexibility makes the Virtual Race a great option for many runners and walkers.  Plus, you still receive all the commemorative Amway River Bank R

Enjoy a flat and fast course around Riverside Park. The route will be a closed course on the beautiful paths. Participants will receive a unique firefighter themed shirt and finishers medal.   Special Challenge:  Walk or run in full turnout (except for running shoes) in our special Firefighters Challenge! *Turnout gear not provided*

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Returning spring 2027 at HUB 07!

Every Registration IncludesGreat Swag - designer shirtCustom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosGreat snacks at the finish line!Plenty of fun!Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!  *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Michigan’s Signature Cycling Event! AFTER ANOTHER EPIC RIDE LAST SUMMER, “THE BIG RIDE” IS BIGGER THAN EVER!The KeyBank Gran Fondo features four great courses, fundraiser tools & incentives, and the biggest finish line festival in downtown GR. Enjoy these great features as part of your registration: Charity-focused with strong fundraising toolsFour route options for cyclists of any skill levelCatered rest stopsDowntown Grand Rapids start/finishUnparalleled Finish Line Festival with music, craft beer, gourmet food and vendor booths

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This race is for you!  Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the one-of-a-kind Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery!  Come indulge at a family friendly winery with house-made wines and hard ciders. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!  This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.  Registration Includes: T-shirt:  Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included! Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walkResults Posted Online...and of course, a pour of wine!

Swimming in all Five Great Lakes in the same day Note: This is mostly the info from 2026, which took place on 15 July. There will be some updates as we go along. Five Great Lakes – 2027 The Hotels and Breweries version. Note: The spots we are stopping have street addresses, GPS coordinates, and what3words.com links. 20 July 2027 Leave home, head for Simcoe, Ontario. (Note: If you want to leave a car so you can carpool the Canada portion, there's a carpool parking lot off the Wadhams road exit about 7 miles before Port Huron on I-69 https://what3words.com/briefer.flop.paintbrush) Good stops I Intend to do on the way: (Three hours from GR) Lunch at Refined Fool Brewery in Sarnia. 1326 London Rd. In 2023 we found a great beer called Van Full of Weirdos. https://what3words.com/thudded.lame.streaks Seemed appropriate. (179 Miles from GR) Point Lands Park in Sarnia. 99 Seaway Rd. https://what3words.com/scales.shell.promise There’s a scale model of the Great Lakes. It looks much cooler on a satellite zoom in than it does in person. If you have a few extra minutes in Sarnia. Otherwise, skip it. (We stopped here in 2024. While kind of cool, it’s better to see on Google Maps than in person.) At 5PM, meet at the Blue Elephant Artisan Brewery 96 Norfolk St S, Simcoe, ON N3Y 2W2, Canada https://what3words.com/commercially.unless.triplet (122 miles) (The night before) Awesome place. Nice people. We can reserve a room there. Call 519 428 2886 and tell them how many people you have coming. Pretty cool place, decent food and beer. When we figure out how many of us there are, we’ll let them know. Stay in Simcoe for the night. We stayed at Travelodge but there are other possibilities too. About 15 minutes to Port Dover Beach. LAKE ERIE Port Dover Beach 2 Walker St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0 https://w3w.co/drone.rinks.respectively 42.78326° N, 80.20304° W (9 miles) Plan to be there at 5am. You’ll start in the dark but use the green blinking light on the lighthouse to the left to sight. Then turn around and use one of the lights on the shore to the right. It’ll be light soon. Done swimming and on the road well before 7am. Drive 2 blocks north and... stop at Tim Horton for a bathroom break and breakfast on the way out of Port Dover (2 blocks from the swim site). Just over an hour to… LAKE ONTARIO Confederation Beach Park 580 Van Wagners Beach Rd, Hamilton, ON L8E 3L8 https://w3w.co/repeats.bolt.waving 43.25373° N, 79.75881° W (45 miles) (Just before you get there, right after Barton Street, there’s a Tim Horton’s on the left if you need a bathroom break. There’s not much for restrooms at the swim site.) Swimming before 8am. Nice benches there we can sit on to change. Leave town by 8:45. A little over 2 hours to… LAKE HURON Canatara Park, Lake Chipican Drive, Sarnia,ON https://w3w.co/wisdom.oldest.airbag 43.00631° N, 82.40193° W (150 miles) Beautiful beach. Swim from 11:30 to noon. Decent washrooms if we want to change there. Note—swim to the right first. The current definitely pushes us west toward the river. We walked to the right (east) to the end of the beach and then swam to the right for a few minutes then made a U-turn to swim back west to the washroom building where our cars were parked. Head back to the USA. Take the first off ramp when you get across. Grab some lunch at … OUR OLD PLACE CLOSED. PICKING A DIFFERENT SPOT! FOR 2027 we'll figure out something faster. Maybe a place we can order something at a counter so we don't wait for waiters and bills. Save a bit of time. 2026 wasn't as good as we hoped. THIS IS OLD NOTES. I'LL UPDATE THIS PARAGRAPH. Palms Krystal Bar & Grill/Chicken in the Rough, 1535 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060 https://what3words.com/calculating.units.prefer (7 miles) (Black and Blue Brewery is permanently closed. We'll try a new place.) Don’t miss the FIRST exit after you get off the Bluewater Bridge after entering the USA. Otherwise, you’re headed the wrong direction and it’s a long before you can get off) Keep it short. We’ll try and get on the road by 1:30. (Skip this stop and get fast food along the way if you want to save a little time.) About 4 hours to Biere de Mac Brew Works in Mackinaw City. 14277 Mackinaw Hwy, Mackinaw City, MI https://what3words.com/putting.info.politics (290 Miles) Regroup here. Have a quick, short beer, then over to LAKE MICHIGAN Mackinaw City First Beach. E Wilderness Park Dr, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 https://w3w.co/iron.exhibitors.hormones (3 Miles) Turn left out of Biere de Mac, then turn left at the first road, Trails End Rd and follow it all the way to Lake Michigan. , We’ll try to be swimming shortly after 6pm and get on the road by 7. (last year it was more like 7:30). Cross the bridge. It’s less than an hour to LAKE SUPERIOR Brimley State Park 9200 West 6 Mile Road, Brimley, Michigan 49715 46.41661° N, 84.55833° W. https://w3w.co/clapper.beast.insurer (54 Miles) Swimming by 8:30, done before sunset. If there’s a problem with Brimley State Park (they had a no-swim warning due to e-coli July 2024) go about 7 miles west to Point Iroquois Lighthouse. https://w3w.co/ruining.snacks.competition (Since leaving home—859 miles, plus whatever incidental extra miles we did. So 900. And we’re still up north and have to go home. So add another 300 for that.) (Lisa clocked 1209 miles for the whole trip from GR--from home back to home) Afterglow at the Casino Back Bar (at the west end of the Casino) about 3 miles west of Brimley State Park. Food was good and inexpensive. In 2023, some of the guys got them to heat up some frozen pizza at the Cozy Inn, 11204 W Lakeshore Dr. Casino is probably the best bet. Stay in Sault Ste Marie for the night—lots of chain hotel/motels on the southwest end of town. If you’re staying up north for the Mackinac Bridge Swim, enjoy a couple days. NOTE: This is a free event. Everyone books their own hotel and figures out their own transportation. NOTE: If you click on the What3Words link for any of the location, you can click on their Navigate button and it will use your Apple or Google maps on your phone to take you to where you want to go. Pretty freaking cool. NOTE: If you're going to use your phone to navigate, update your service so it works in Canada. Data too! Learn to use Find My on your iPhone so we can keep track of each other better. And get familiar with What3Words. It's a really cool way to find any spot on earth. NOTES FROM PAST TRIPS: In 2023, we started swimming in Erie at 5:23am. Ontario 7:49am. Huron 11:24am. Michigan 6:48pm. Superior 8:45pm. Finished with sun still up. In 2024 Erie at 5:10. Ontario 7:29. Huron 11:30. Michigan 6:02. Superior 8:15pm. 2025—Erie at 5:07. Water temp avg 70. Ontario 7:36. Temp 68. Huron 11:29am Temp 69. Michigan 6:25. Temp 72. Superior 8:29pm Temp 65. Five lakes in 16 hours. 2026--Erie at 5:06. Water temp avg 77. Ontario 7:28, Water temp 72. Huron 11:42. Water temp 74. Michigan 6:34 Water temp 74. Superior 8:37 Water temp 70. Warmest year so far.

Michigan’s Only 140.6 Mile (Ultra-Distance) Triathlon  140.6 miles: that is what you are up against. Start your challenge with a 2.4-mile swim in crystal-clear Versluis Lake. Then, jump on your bike for 112 miles through the rolling countryside of West Michigan. Finish up your day with a full marathon on the closed run course. Do all that and cross the Michigan Titanium finish line… and you’ve earned the right to call yourself a TITAN. Are you not ready to attempt the Ultra-Distance race? Michigan Titanium offers Half, Olympic, and Sprint distances in our Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay, and swim-only events. There is an event and distance for everyone at MiTi! USA Triathlon Membership/One-Day PassYou will be asked to enter your current USAT Membership number during checkout. USAT Membership or One Day Pass is required to participate in this USAT Sancationed event. The price of a one day pass is set by USAT and will vary by distance.

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k!  A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line FREE Kona Ice Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! 5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to

Purpose With a focus on health and wellness promotion, the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its first Annual Latino Health 5K Run/Walk in September of 2015. The goal was to encourage Hispanic families to maintain a healthy lifestyle and incorporate physical activity, such as running or walking, into their daily lives.  The WMHCC believes that by showcasing the fun side of physical activity through a family-oriented 5K walk and run, participants can feel energized and prepared to continue striving toward better overall community health. The run/walk begins and finishes at Roosevelt Park where we will have our Finish Fest. Food, free kids activities and awards ceremony until 12pm. While the event is geared towards the Latino community, all of West Michigan is invited to support the endeavor to promote healthy habits and balanced lifestyles.   WhereThis walk/run starts and finishes at Roosevelt Park. The walk/run starts at 9:00 am.   WhyA Health and Wellness promotion with

Welcome!  For 2026, Millennium Meadows Marathon is proud to be hosting its 9th year! We will feature a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and Marathon RELAY. All four events will take place Sunday, August 30th.  Again this year we are offering a referral program! Once you register you'll see a referral link that you can share via social media or email, with whoever will signup. Once they register using that code, YOU will be refunded $5 per person. It's good for as many times, until your registration is fully refunded! Who doesn't love money back? Secchia Meadows provides the perfect course for a team relay, with each relay leg being roughly 4 miles. Round up a team and come compete. We'll set up a relay row, where teams can place tents and have a great time.  Millennium Meadows Marathon events occur at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, one of the many Kent County Parks and what we think is the most scenic and beautiful. You will run on a wide and paved path that cros