
From the Organizer
Join us for the second event in the Resurrection Life Community Race Series, proudly hosted by Resurrection Life Church of Big Rapids! This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to come together for a day of fitness, fun, and community impact.
Whether you're chasing a personal best in the half marathon, enjoying a steady 10k, or walking the 5k with friends and family, this event is designed for everyone. Strollers, kids, seasoned runners, and first-timers are all encouraged to participate.
The race course will begin at Hemlock park pavilion - located behind the Big Rapids Middle School- and will follow the River walk trail to Northend Riverside park where 10K and half marathon participants will then run the White Pine trail south until looping to return to Hemlock.
The day will be filled with more than just running - stick around and enjoy:
All proceeds from the race will directly benefit Our Brother's Keeper, supporting vital services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
If you feel led to go the extra mile, we invite you to consider making an additional donation to support the mission and ministry of Our Brother's Keeper. Your gift will help them expand efforts, support community programs, and continue sharing the hope and love of Jesus through events like this one.
No amount is too small—every dollar makes an impact!
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
71°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Big Rapids Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,847
as of 2023
Elevation
967 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
R2 - ResRUN26
Sep 19, 2026