Grand Rapids Kids Marathon
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 2:30PM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon on Saturday, October 18, 2025! Taking place in the beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent, this event aims to inspire children aged 2 to 12 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, starting and finishing at the David D. Hunting YMCA.
Families are invited to join in the celebration of health and wellness, with registered participants receiving an official race bib and T-shirt. All finishers will be awarded a medal and certificate, creating unforgettable memories for young runners. With activities leading up to the big day, including a Kick-Off run and an obstacle course, the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon promises to be an uplifting experience for the entire community. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to register and embark on a journey towards fitness and fun!
Families are invited to join in the celebration of health and wellness, with registered participants receiving an official race bib and T-shirt. All finishers will be awarded a medal and certificate, creating unforgettable memories for young runners. With activities leading up to the big day, including a Kick-Off run and an obstacle course, the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon promises to be an uplifting experience for the entire community. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to register and embark on a journey towards fitness and fun!
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-customSectionAttachment64cbadf43700d2.85156600.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 John Ball Zoo
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 18, 2024
* Race Time: 2:30
* Packet Pick-Up: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
* Location: David D. Hunting YMCA (OUTDOORS in the tent in the northwest corner of the parking lot) @ 475 Lake Michigan Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49504
* Distance: The course is 1.2 miles, starting and finishing at the actual Start/Finish line of the UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
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-customSectionAttachment64cbadf43700d2.85156600.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 John Ball Zoo
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 18, 2024
* Race Time: 2:30
* Packet Pick-Up: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
* Location: David D. Hunting YMCA (OUTDOORS in the tent in the northwest corner of the parking lot) @ 475 Lake Michigan Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49504
* Distance: The course is 1.2 miles, starting and finishing at the actual Start/Finish line of the UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
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