HalfRuns
SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

Race Date

Sep 27, 2026

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Standout73

The Experience

An Event for ALL Women Join us for SHE RUNS Grand Rapids - an all-women’s event that celebrates the power of women in sport. Rooted in the spirit of Title IX, She Runs is about more than miles. It’s about making space - for every SHE. We are committed to building a race environment where every woman feels seen, safe, and strong. Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or chasing a new PR, you belong here!   Same Location, Same Season, New Adventure We will return to the Grand Rapids community hub of John Ball Zoo. Taking to the streets together this fall will bring picturesque views and plenty of summer training time. We hope you’ll join us on this amazing adventure!   Race Day Timeline for Sunday, September 27th* Packet Pickup                              7:00 am Welcoming Ceremonies             8:00 am National Anthem                          8:10 am myTeam Triumph Half Start       8:15 am* Half Marathon Start                     8:25 am* 10k Start                                        8:40 am* myTeam Triumph 5k Start          8:50 am* 5k Start                                           8:55 am* Race Day Festival Opens             9:00 am Finish Line closes                         12:30 pm**  Race Day Festival Closes            1:30 pm   *Start times subject to change **Hand timing available for those who finish after   Packet Pickup/Registration Saturday, September 26, 2026: Details coming soon!   Sunday, September 27, 2026: John Ball Zoo, from 7:00AM to 8:30AM   We look forward to seeing you!   Virtual Events For those registering for virtual events your shirt, bib and medal will be mailed to you at no extra cost. Directions on uploading your activity will be sent to you as event day approaches. We also encourage you to send us photos of your training and participation in the virtual distances that we can share.   Pacing She Runs Grand Rapids is proud to offer a team of community runners and walkers for both the 10K and Half Marathon! These women will help guide every pace (7:00/mile to 14:00/mile and waking) to help you reach your goal!    Social Teams Because we are all better together, participants can create or join a Social Team in the registration process with a minimum of five participants and no maximum! Award categories coming soon.    Refunds, Deferrals and Transfers As is common with most races, She Runs Grand Rapids does not offer refunds due to the investment of putting on a large and unique experience. Participants can defer their registration to next year one time, transfer to a different race distance, or transfer their registration to another individual until September 13th in their RunSignup account.    Referrals This year, receive 1 dollar back for every friend who signs up using your referral code for up to 10 dollars.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Start Time

8:25 AM

Giveaway

Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

Start Location

John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

MI25025MN · Grand Rapids Marathon Half Marathon Course 2025

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout73
Methodology
Heritage20/20

11 years running

Size12/15

~313 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

29% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 10 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:42

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

74%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 13,675 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

13,675

Median time

2:12:54

Latest turnout

294

States

38

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:104:40

Turnout by year

20162025

'16'17'18'19'22'23'24'25
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