Grand Rapids Marathon
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Event overview
The 22nd Annual Grand Rapids Marathon is scheduled for October 19, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event is sponsored by University of Michigan Health - West and lists the race location as 475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Distances and event types offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon (Foster Swift Half Marathon)
- Marathon Relay (Pepsi Zero Sugar Marathon Relay)
- Handcycle - Marathon
- Run Thru The Rapids 5K
- Run Thru The Rapids 10K
Additional information
Entry fees shown for 2025 are: Marathon $145, Half Marathon $125, Relay $310, Handcycle $145, 5K $47.50, 10K $47.50; prices increase after September 30, 2025. The marathon and half marathon registration listings note age eligibility as open to ages 1 to 99. Packet pickup and race headquarters are associated with DDH YMCA downtown. Awards for the 5K and 10K can be picked up at the YMCA; awards for the marathon, half marathon, and relay will be mailed. A course map PDF is available and the course was noted to be modified slightly for 2023. Volunteer roles listed include packet pickup, course sweep bikers, beer garden food service, and parking support. The Grand Rapids Marathon was founded in 2004. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.