
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
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
50°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
197,768
as of 2023
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
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Days to train
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Nov 7, 2026