Upcoming Races in Grand Rapids

Endurance Grid lists 39 races in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from October 2026 to September 2027.

39
Races
5
Sports

Racing in Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids race calendar is busiest in October, November, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Swimming, Aquabike, Duathlon, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, and Marathon, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

197,768

as of 2023

City Elevation

741 ft

Nearest Airport

GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Grand Rapids, MI

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39 races in Grand Rapids

October 2026 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

10 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Grand Rapids Kids Marathon
David D. Hunting YMCA, Grand Rapids, MI
Avg 60° / 40°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Marathon -- Captain & Angel Registration
475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 60° / 39°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 60° / 39°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Grand Rapids Zombie Dash 5k at Sixth Street Bridge Park 6:45pm Start
555 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 57° / 37°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
West Side Donut Dash
3145 MIlo NW, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 57° / 37°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Kickin’ Kawasaki 5k
1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Avg 57° / 37°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
the overGRound marathon/relay
Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton Street E, Grand Rapids, MI
Marathon
Avg 56° / 36°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk
Grant Pavilion, Millennium Park: 1400 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 56° / 36°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Alger Heights Halloween 5k
2404 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 54° / 34°·741 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Alger Heights -- Captain & Angel Registration
2404 Eastern Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 57° / 37°·741 ft city elevation

November 2026 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

6 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
2026 Veterans Day 5 Race
2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 51° / 35°·741 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Vets 5k -- Captain & Angel Registration
3000 Monroe Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 50° / 32°·741 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
1K · 5K
Avg 43° / 28°·741 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Kids' Food Basket 21st Annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run & Walk
East Grand Rapids Middle School 2425 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 43° / 28°·741 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Turkey Trot -- Captain & Angel Registration
130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 43° / 28°·741 ft city elevation
Nov
27
Fri
Running
Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE
1200 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 42° / 28°·741 ft city elevation

December 2026 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in December.
Dec
13
Sun
Running
The Whoville 5k
Riverside Park Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 36° / 24°·741 ft city elevation
Dec
31
Thu
Running
44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI
4 Mile
Avg 31° / 19°·741 ft city elevation

January 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Grand Rapids, Michigan in January.
Jan
10
Sun
Running
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 30° / 17°·741 ft city elevation

February 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Grand Rapids, Michigan in February.
Feb
28
Sun
Running
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 37° / 20°·741 ft city elevation

March 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in March.
Mar
6–20
Sat–Sat
Running
Math Medic Foundation Pi Day Pi K 2027 Presented by NumWorks
Grand Rapids, MI
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 39° / 22°·741 ft city elevation
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
2211 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 45° / 25°·741 ft city elevation

April 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

5 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 52° / 31°·741 ft city elevation
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 55° / 33°·741 ft city elevation
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Nathan Memorial 5k
3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 58° / 35°·741 ft city elevation
Apr
20
Tue
Running
Wild Strides 5K
1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 59° / 36°·741 ft city elevation
Apr
24
Sat
Running
The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2027
1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 61° / 37°·741 ft city elevation

May 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

3 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in May.
May
5–8
Wed–Sat
Running
Amway River Bank Run
Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 65° / 41°·741 ft city elevation
May
22
Sat
Running
Race for the Red 5K
2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 72° / 48°·741 ft city elevation
May
30
Sun
Running
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 75° / 53°·741 ft city elevation

June 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in June.
Jun
12
Sat
Running
Boston Square Wellness Collective's 4th Annual SPRING INTO ACTION 5K
1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 80° / 58°·741 ft city elevation
Jun
26
Sat
Running
Treat Trot Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 80° / 58°·741 ft city elevation

July 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in July.
Jul
10
Sat
Running
Robinette's Wine Run 5k
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 82° / 60°·741 ft city elevation
Jul
21
Wed
Swimming
Five Great Lakes Swim Adventure
1170 Oakburn Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Avg 83° / 60°·741 ft city elevation

August 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

4 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan in August.
Aug
15
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+1
Michigan Titanium
3650 Versluis Park NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Sprint · Olympic · 70.3 · Ironman
Avg 81° / 58°·741 ft city elevation
Aug
15
Sun
Running
Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 81° / 58°·741 ft city elevation
Aug
21
Sat
Running
West Michigan Latino Health 5K Walk/Run
Roosevelt Park, Grand Rapids, MI
5K
Avg 80° / 57°·741 ft city elevation
Aug
29
Sun
Running
Millennium Meadows Marathon
1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI
10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 78° / 55°·741 ft city elevation

September 2027 Grand Rapids, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Grand Rapids, Michigan in September.
Sep
19
Sun
Running
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Grand Rapids
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 73° / 47°·741 ft city elevation

Races near Grand Rapids

Mar
7
Sun
Running
White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay
5 miles away3868 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI
Marathon
Avg 40° / 21°·746 ft city elevation
Nov
19
Thu
Running
2nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5K
7 miles awayAda campus, Ada, MI
5K
Avg 46° / 32°·635 ft city elevation
Jun
13
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+1
Grand Rapids Triathlon
7 miles away1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI
Sprint · Olympic · 70.3 · 500m · 1500m · 1 mi
Avg 77° / 56°·635 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
The Leftover Run
7 miles awayForest Hills Eastern High School, Ada, MI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 48° / 33°·635 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
The Santa Dash
7 miles awayDowntown Ada, Ada, MI
1 Mile
Avg 39° / 27°·635 ft city elevation
Feb
5–6
Fri–Sat
Running
Groundhog Day Marathon
7 miles away1400 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI
Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K
Avg 32° / 17°
Oct
18
Sun
Running
The Micro: Breaking 4
7 miles away1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI
Marathon
Avg 60° / 39°
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
7 miles away1415 Maynard Ave SW., Walker, MI
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 54° / 34°
Jan
30
Sat
Running
Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish
7 miles away5910 Comstock Park Drive, Comstock Park, MI
5K
Avg 31° / 17°·746 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Humane Hustle 2026
8 miles away6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 47° / 31°·780 ft city elevation
Feb
21
Sun
TriathlonRoad CyclingDuathlon+1
The Abominable Snow Tri
8 miles away6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI
5K · Under 25 mi · Sprint
Avg 35° / 18°·780 ft city elevation
Jun
25–26
Fri–Sat
Running
The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile
9 miles away7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, MI
50 Mile · 100 Mile · Ultra
Avg 82° / 60°·814 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 39 upcoming races in Grand Rapids, Michigan, spanning 5 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids hosts aquabike, duathlon, running, swimming, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Grand Rapids?
Races in Grand Rapids run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Grand Rapids?
Upcoming races in Grand Rapids cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 15K, and more.