University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon

USATF Certified

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan

$105Price

1,852Runners

10/18/2026 08:00Start

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Course Information

USATF Certified Course

MI25025MN · Expires 2035

Certified Course Name

Grand Rapids Marathon Half Marathon Course 2025

Net Drop

0.00

m/km

Separation

0.0%

start to finish

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

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Race Details

Race Day

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10/18/2026 08:00

Start Location

475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Course

Loop

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Giveaway

Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt

Registration

Race Website

Official race information

Race Performance

Median Finish

2:13:00

10:09/mi pace

Winning Time

1:10:16

5:22/mi pace

Finishers (2025)

1,852

53% female · 48% male

Reach

39 states

Avg age: 38

Finish Time Distribution (2025)

1:55:22

Top 25%

2:35:37

Top 75%

2025:1,852 runners2024:1,745 runners2023:1,529 runners

Historical Weather

☀

Avg High

59°F

☽

Avg Low

44°F

☂

Precip

0.11 in

🍃

Wind

11.9 mph

72% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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