
Super Shoe Demo is a running race on September 10, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI.
From the Organizer
Fall race on the books? Just looking for a shoe that will give you race day vibes? Join us and your favorite brands for a chance to try on their top of the line race day footwear at our Super Shoe Demo night! We will have a roughly 3-quarter mile loop that will give you chance to take these super shoes for a spin and win some prizes!
Join Gazelle Sports and your favorite shoe brands: Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Diadora, Hoka, New Balance, Nike, On, and Saucony
Details:
Location-John Ball Zoo; The Grove
Time-6pm-8pm
Date-Sept 10
Parking:
John Ball Zoo parking is free to members and Kent County residents when visiting the zoo. All other guests are charged a $5 daily fee. There is on street parking options in the John Ball neighborhood. Please respect our neighbors and obey all posted parking/traffic signs.
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Thursday, 9/10
High
77°
Low
54°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
15%
Wind
3 to 13 mph
Host City
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
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Coming Up
Super Shoe Demo
Sep 10, 2026