Running Races in Grand Rapids, Michigan — 2026

There are 38 running races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2026. The next is the Kickin’ Kawasaki 5k on October 24. Distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Half MarathonMarathonRelay Marathon +3

From $47.5 Open Closing Soon

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sun, Oct 18 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel Half MarathonAngel Full Marathon

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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West Side Donut Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road West Side Donut Dash 5k Trail RunKids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Kickin’ Kawasaki 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Kickin Kawasaki 5k and Kids Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Grand Rapids Zombie Dash 5k at Sixth Street Bridge Park 6:45pm Start

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Kids Trick or Treat Mile5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Alger Heights -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sat, Oct 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open 32 spots left

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the overGRound marathon/relay

Sun, Oct 25 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD on Sat 10/24)Relay Marathon (any leg or distance)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road i understand Be the ONE 5K Run/Walk

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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Alger Heights Halloween 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5k - Run or Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Veterans Day 5 Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual 5 MileVirtual 5k5 Mile Run +2

From $25 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Vets 5k -- Captain & Angel Registration

Sat, Nov 7 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - For-Profit OrganizationGentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Marching Band EntryGentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Non-Profit Organization

From $0 Open

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Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 2026 Kids' Food Basket Widdle Wobble Kids Run2026 Kids' Food Basket Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile WalkMini TrotVirtual 5k Run Walk +4

From $0 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Turkey Trot -- Captain & Angel Registration

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open 36 spots left

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Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE

Fri, Nov 27 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5K10K15K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Whoville 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Virtual Whoville Kids RunKids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 mile)Virtual Whoville 5k +1

From $15 Open

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44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 4 MILEBARE BONES PACKAGE (NO HAT)KIDS RACE +1

From $15 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sun, Jan 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Grand Rapids

Sun, Feb 28 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5k5K10k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Math Medic Foundation Pi Day Pi K 2027 Presented by NumWorks

Sat, Mar 6 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Oregon High School, Oregon, WIEast Kentwood High School, Kentwood, MIEast Kentwood High School, Kentwood, MI +9

From $31.42 Closed

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Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Mar 20 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K Run or Walk5K5K Walk +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sat, Apr 3 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +13

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5k5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Rivertown Races

Fri, Apr 16 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Rivertown Kids (1 mile fun run)Rivertown Kids (1 mile fun run)5k +11

From $15 Open

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Nathan Memorial 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 1 Mile Walk (path-trail)1 Mile Walk (path-trail)5k Orchard Trail Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Wild Strides 5K

Tue, Apr 20 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Wolverine Worldwide Kids Half MileWolverine Worldwide Kids Half MileVirtual Participation +5

From $15 Closed

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The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2027

Sat, Apr 24 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids Run1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids RunThe Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2-Mile Community Walk +5

From $25 Open

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Amway River Bank Run

Wed, May 5 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K Run - Amway5K Community Walk - GentexRBR 5K Virtual Walk Anywhere +31

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Race for the Red 5K

Sat, May 22 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Race for the Red 5K Virtual EventRace for the Red Turnout Challenge 5KRace for the Red 5K +3

From $40 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sun, May 30 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Boston Square Wellness Collective's 4th Annual SPRING INTO ACTION 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 3rd Annual Spring Into Action-5k4th Annual Spring Into Action-5k

From $25 Closed

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Treat Trot Grand Rapids

Sat, Jun 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Robinette's Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jul 10 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5k5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids

Sun, Aug 15 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Michigan Titanium

Sun, Aug 15 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual Ultra Triathlon (140.6 miles)Olympic DuathlonHalf Triathlon Relay (3 person) +41

From $49.67 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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West Michigan Latino Health 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 21 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road West Michigan Hispanic 5K Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $30 Closed

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Millennium Meadows Marathon

Sun, Aug 29 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 10K (Uses one extended loop of the course)10K (Uses one extended loop of the course)Half Marathon (13.35 miles with certified half marathon split) +5

From $45 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Grand Rapids

Sun, Sep 19 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids

Sat, Oct 9 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +17

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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