Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids
The Hometown Half Marathon offers a local-themed run with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
Sep 20, 2026
Location
Sand Lake, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Location
- Sand Lake, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
This annual event, held in Sand Lake, Michigan, celebrates community spirit with a local-themed run perfect for families. Runners receive a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a unique finisher medal, with options for 5k, 10k, and a 1-mile fun run.
Chip-timing with live results ensures accurate tracking, and pacers are available for the half marathon. Post-race, participants can enjoy delicious treats and free photos, making for a festive conclusion to the day's efforts.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Gordon Park, Sand Lake, MI, 49343
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 9 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids?
The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids is held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids take place?
It takes place in Sand Lake, Michigan.
What distances does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles.
Is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids course flat and good for a PR?
The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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