University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, with entry fees from $47.50 to $362.50.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Price
- $47.50–$362.50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon
Foster Swift Half Marathon
Pepsi Zero Sugar Marathon Relay
Run Thru The Rapids 5K & 10K
Race insurance offered through RunSignUp on our registration page. For info on claims: CLICK
(For complete info on packet pickup, course, race day info, FAQ, etc, please see our main Grand Rapids Marathon website)
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 4 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 University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
87
Days to train
- Race
- University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
Oct 18, 2026