6TH Annual
6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk
6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, with an entry fee of $17.50.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (89 days to go)
- Price
- $17.50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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-shirt
- Finisher medal
- Post-event refreshments
- Access to community resources and activities
- Photo 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 groups
- Grief resources and support
- Mental/brain health education and training
- Community outreach and awareness initiatives
- Programs that strengthen connection and hope throughout West Michigan
Together, we can create a community where no one feels alone.
Be the ONE.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
City Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
89
Days to train
- Race
- 6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Grand Rapids than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk
Oct 25, 2026