Brian Diemer Family of Races

  • Date Sat 14th June 2025
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Price $11.95 - $33.15
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Brian Diemer Family of Races on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Kent! This year marks the 35th anniversary of the celebrated event, featuring the iconic Brian Diemer, a three-time Olympian. Runners can look forward to a flat and fast 5K course, along with exciting additions like six live bands to energize your run, kids' races, and opportunities for handcycling. Participants can compete for a substantial prize money purse, with awards for elite athletes and age group winners.

Kick off the festivities with packet pickup on June 13 from 4-7 PM at Legacy Christian School, and return on race day for registration from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM. The 5K run will commence at 8:30 AM, followed by a Kids Steeplechase on the soccer field. Donโ€™t miss out on the fun and camaraderie as you race against the clock and possibly even against Brian himselfโ€”beat him, and you could win a delicious donut! Gather your friends and family for a day filled with fitness, music, and community spirit. We canโ€™t wait to see you there!

Organiser's Description

BRIAN DIEMER 5K IS CELEBRATING THEIR 35TH YEAR!

We are happy to return to in 2025 to celebrate or 35th year, so come run again with the three time Olympian, Brian Diemer on our flat, fast 5k course. We are bringing back 6 live bands on our course, the kids runs, handcycle, My Team Triumph, and a large prize money purse. Per usual - if you beat Brian, you win a donut!

TIME LINE:

FRIDAY: JUNE 13
4-7pm Packet Pickup at Legacy Christian School, 67 68th Street.

SATURDAY: JUNE 14

67 68th Street, Legacy Christian School:

7:00am-8:15am Registration and packet pick-up.

7:30am-68th Street closes in front of Legacy Christian School

8:28am- Handcycle and My Team Triumph Start.

8:30am- 5k run and walk start.

9:30am- Course Closes

9:30am (or as soon as we can finalize them)- Awards Table Opens on the Soccer Field

10:15am-10:45am-Kids Steeplechase (Soccer Field)

MORE 2025 DETAILS:

The t-shirt order will be placed on May 26. Athletes registering after May 26 will NOT be guaranteed a race shirt or preferred size. A limited quantity will be available on race day on a first come, first serve basis.

Age Group awards will be given to top 4 in each age group, prize money winners will be removed from age group awards. Must be present to pick up your award.

The Kids run will be held on the Legacy Christian School's soccer field as always, we will have a rolling start beginning at 10:15 am-10:45am. There will be a staging area and we will start smaller groups in waves. This race is event is suggested for kids 10 and under, steeple jumps are optional.

THE BANDS ARE BACK!

Six bands - from blues to hill billy rock to a drum line, they are coming to rock your morning. So leave your headphones at home and unplug yourself while you speed through the fast 5K course. We look forward to seeing you out there!

ELITE ATHLETES/PRIZE MONEY:

If you are interested in competing for prize money or qualify for an elite entry then contact Rob Hyde at [email protected] . Space will be limited so first come, first serve. Times standards for Elite entries are: Women-18:00 or faster, Masters Women-19:00 or faster. Men- 15:00 or faster, Masters 16:15. All Prize money placements will be based off of GUN time not CHIP time! Prize money for this year's prize purse: Women/Men Open: 1st=$550, 2nd=$400, 3rd=$300, 4th=$200, 5th=$150, 6th=$100, 7th=$80, 8th=$70, 9th=$60, 10th=$50. Masters Women/Men (40+): 1st=$450, 2nd=$300, 3rd=$200, 4th=$150, 5th=$100. Grand Masters Women/Men (50+): 1st=$100. Handcycle Women/Men Open: 1st=$300, 2nd=$200, 3rd=$100 (In order to win prize money there must be a participant that places behind you in the results). Prize money will be mailed at a later date. Bring your photo ID to make sure you can identify who you are and fill out needed tax forms.

Gazelle Sports will also provide $20 off certificates for the following:
Overall Male & Overall Female
Masters Male & Masters Female
Grandmasters Male & Grandmasters Female
Overall Handcycle Male & Female

DRUG TESTING FOR ELITE ATHLETES:

To be eligible for prize money you must bring a valid id and fill out the appropriate tax forms, bring your id. All athletes that earn prize money will have their names given to USADA, WADA, and or USAT&F to verify that athletes are not on a banned list. Prize money will be mailed at a later date.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

In the event of severe weather, we will delay and still hold the event safely if possible. Then resume given we have time before roads need to be open to traffic again at 10:30 am. We will cancel our event if severe weather threatens the safety of our participants and it is clear delaying is not an option; sorry-no refunds.

If Covid-19 conditions are at an unsafe level we will also cancel the live 2024 event. No deferrals, but we will make the event virtual. Again, our plan is to put on a live event and we will doing everything we can to make sure this happens.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.85 Fee & T-Shirt, Shirt Not Guaranteed After 5/26/20924

    Sat 14th June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.85

    The 5k will start after the Handcycle and My Team Triumph start. Faster pace runners at the front, walkers at the back. Course will close at 9:30am.
  • 5K Handcycle

    Incl. $2.85 Fee & T-Shirt, Shirt Not Guaranteed After 5/26/24

    Sat 14th June 2025 (8:28AM EDT)

    $27.85

    Handcyclist will be the first race to start, the 5k wave will start right behind you. Prize money this year, $300, $200, $100. You must have a competitor place in the final results behind you in order win the prize money.
  • Kids Run

    Incl. $1.95 Fee & T-Shirt, Shirt Not Guaranteed After 5/26/24

    Sat 14th June 2025 (10:15AM EDT)

    $11.95

    Recommended for kids 10 and under. Hay bales and water jumps for the Steeplechasers make it a super fun event. (The jumps are optional). Join the fun with Olympic runner Brian Diemer and other area runners for the Auto Master's 1 lap Steeplechase. The Steeplechase will start and finish at the soccer field in Cutler Park. Limited to the first 300 kids. A $10.00 race day fee per participant. Rolling start this year so show up when you are ready to run anytime after 10:15am, course closes at 10:45am. Each child will receive a Steeple Chase Tee Shirt, finisher gift and much more!
  • The Brian Diemer Family of Races Virtual 5k

    Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt, Shirt Not Guaranteed After 5/26/24

    $33.15

    Signup to run the virtual 5k. You will get a race t-shirt and bib mailed to address. Sign up by May 30 to be sure to receive a shirt.

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Location

Legacy Christian Middle School 67 68th Street NW, 67 68th Street NW, Grand Rapids, 49548-7111, MI, United States

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