Grand Rapids Kids Marathon
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 2:30PM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon on Saturday, October 17, 2026! Taking place in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Kent, this exciting event is designed for children aged 2 to 12, encouraging them to embrace healthy lifestyles and physical activity.
The highlight of the day is the final 1.2-mile run on the official course of the University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon. Kids will have the chance to complete their marathon journey, having logged 25 miles through training prior to the event. Participants will gather at the DeVos Lot of WGVU, where they'll receive an official race bib and T-shirt, and every finisher will be awarded a medal and certificate to commemorate their achievement. With a family-friendly atmosphere and community events leading up to race day, the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon is a celebration of health, fitness, and fun that you won't want to miss!
The highlight of the day is the final 1.2-mile run on the official course of the University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon. Kids will have the chance to complete their marathon journey, having logged 25 miles through training prior to the event. Participants will gather at the DeVos Lot of WGVU, where they'll receive an official race bib and T-shirt, and every finisher will be awarded a medal and certificate to commemorate their achievement. With a family-friendly atmosphere and community events leading up to race day, the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon is a celebration of health, fitness, and fun that you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
ON THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST GRAND RAPIDS MARATHON COURSE. THE DAY BEFORE THE "BIG KIDS" RUN
WELCOMING FAMILY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AS OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
The goal of the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon is to encourage healthy lifestyles for children and their families, and to help kids become physically active for a lifetime.
Sign Up for Free
Kids between the ages of 2 and 12 are invited to participate. Register here for the Kids Marathon now through October 18, 2025.
BEGIN YOUR TRAINING
Starting the week of August 1, track each half mile of running/walking or 15 minutes of activity on your log sheet until you have completed 25 miles. Download the progress log CLICK [https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race79146-customSectionAttachment6a557a84cb7142.68439470.pdf] to keep track of your activity.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
August 5 at 6 1-mile Kick-Off run at Millennium Park
September 23 at 6:30pm Obstacle Course at Millennium Park
Get Ready to Run
On Saturday, October 18, run the last 1.2 miles of your marathon on the official race course of the Grand Rapids Marathon at the David D. Hunting YMCA. Registered runners receive an official race bib and T-shirt. All finishers receive a medal and certificate.
* Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
* Race Time: 2:30
* Packet Pick-Up: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
* Location: South of David D. Hunting YMCA -- in the DeVos Lot of WGVU. Tent in the southwest corner of the lot.
* Distance: The course is 1.2 miles, starting and finishing at the actual Start/Finish line of the UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE MAP
CLICK [https://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Kids-Marathon-Map.pdf] for course map
WELCOMING FAMILY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AS OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
The goal of the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon is to encourage healthy lifestyles for children and their families, and to help kids become physically active for a lifetime.
Sign Up for Free
Kids between the ages of 2 and 12 are invited to participate. Register here for the Kids Marathon now through October 18, 2025.
BEGIN YOUR TRAINING
Starting the week of August 1, track each half mile of running/walking or 15 minutes of activity on your log sheet until you have completed 25 miles. Download the progress log CLICK [https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race79146-customSectionAttachment6a557a84cb7142.68439470.pdf] to keep track of your activity.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
August 5 at 6 1-mile Kick-Off run at Millennium Park
September 23 at 6:30pm Obstacle Course at Millennium Park
Get Ready to Run
On Saturday, October 18, run the last 1.2 miles of your marathon on the official race course of the Grand Rapids Marathon at the David D. Hunting YMCA. Registered runners receive an official race bib and T-shirt. All finishers receive a medal and certificate.
* Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
* Race Time: 2:30
* Packet Pick-Up: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
* Location: South of David D. Hunting YMCA -- in the DeVos Lot of WGVU. Tent in the southwest corner of the lot.
* Distance: The course is 1.2 miles, starting and finishing at the actual Start/Finish line of the UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE MAP
CLICK [https://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Kids-Marathon-Map.pdf] for course map
Races
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Kids Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (2:30PM EDT)
Free
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David D. Hunting YMCA, 475 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, 49504, MI, United States
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