SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 7:55AM EDT
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Price $38.45 - $96.75
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating SHE RUNS Grand Rapids event on Sunday, September 28, 2025, held at the scenic John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Kent! This all-women's event celebrates the strength and spirit of women in sports. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K or aiming for a new personal record, SHE RUNS is all about creating a welcoming atmosphere where every woman feels seen, safe, and empowered.

Participants can look forward to a day filled with excitement, featuring race distances including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, with start times ranging from 8:15 AM to 8:55 AM. The morning will kick off with a lively HOKA dance party and warm-up sessions led by Jackie Green and VSJ Fitness, setting the perfect tone for a fun-filled race day. With picturesque views and a vibrant race festival, this is an adventure you won't want to miss! Don’t forget to register in advance and create your social team to enjoy this empowering experience together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Organiser's Description

AN EVENT FOR ALL WOMEN

JOIN US FOR SHE RUNS - AN ALL-WOMENS EVENT THAT CELEBRATES THE POWER OF WOMEN IN SPORT. ROOTED IN THE SPIRIT OF TITLE IX, SHE RUNS IS ABOUT MORE THAN MILES. ITS ABOUT MAKING SPACE - FOR EVERY SHE. WERE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A RACE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY WOMAN FEELS SEEN, SAFE, AND STRONG. WHETHER YOURE LACING UP FOR YOUR FIRST 5K OR CHASING A NEW PR, YOU BELONG HERE!



SAME LOCATION, NEW SEASON, NEW ADVENTURE

THIS YEAR WELL RETURN TO THE GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY HUB JOHN BALL ZOO [https://maps.apple.com/?daddr=John+Ball+Park%2CGrand+Rapids+MI+49504]. TAKING TO THE STREETS TOGETHER THIS FALL WILL BRING NEW PICTURESQUE VIEWS AND PLENTY OF SUMMER TRAINING TIME. WE HOPE YOULL JOIN US ON THIS NEW ADVENTURE!



RACE DAY TIMELINE FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH*

PACKET PICKUP 7:00 AM

HOKA DANCE PARTY 7:00 AM

MORNING WARM UP RUN 7:15 AM

LED BY JACKIE GREEN

WARM UP WITH 7:45 AM

GAZELLE ELITE

WARM UP YOGA 7:45 AM

WITH VSJ FITNESS

WELCOMING CEREMONIES 8:00 AM

NATIONAL ANTHEM 8:10 AM

MYTEAM TRIUMPH HALF START 8:15 AM*

HALF MARATHON START 8:25 AM*

10K START 8:40 AM*

MYTEAM TRIUMPH 5K START 8:50 AM*

5K START 8:55 AM*

RACE DAY FESTIVAL OPENS 9:00 AM

FINISH LINE CLOSES 12:30 PM**

RACE DAY FESTIVAL CLOSES 1:30 PM



*START TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

**HAND TIMING AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO FINISH AFTER



PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025: GAZELLE SPORTS GRAND RAPIDS [https://gazellesports.com/pages/gazelle-sports-grand-rapids], FROM 10:00AM TO 4:00PM



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: JOHN BALL ZOO [https://jbzoo.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=Branded_QK&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6SyiMXTqGh7Xu_4jLxqtL8S8h8IHAP9xNvhrgHmgRzQ3Qz2p7_pxsfoaAmBFEALw_wcB], FROM 7:00AM TO 8:30AM



WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!



VIRTUAL EVENTS

FOR THOSE REGISTERING FOR VIRTUAL EVENTS YOUR SHIRT, BIB AND MEDAL WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AT NO EXTRA COST. DIRECTIONS ON UPLOADING YOUR ACTIVITY WILL BE SENT TO YOU AS EVENT DAY APPROACHES. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE YOU TO SEND US PHOTOS OF YOUR TRAINING AND PARTICIPATION IN THE VIRTUAL DISTANCES THAT WE CAN SHARE.



PACING

SHE RUNS GR IS PROUD TO OFFER A TEAM OF COMMUNITY RUNNERS AND WALKERS FOR BOTH THE 10K AND HALF MARATHON! THEY WILL HELP GUIDE EVERY PACE (7:00/MILE TO 14:00/MILE AND WAKING) TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOAL!



SOCIAL TEAMS

BECAUSE WE ARE ALL BETTER TOGETHER, PARTICIPANTS CAN CREATE OR JOIN A SOCIAL TEAM IN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS WITH A MINIMUM OF FIVE PARTICIPANTS AND NO MAXIMUM! AWARD CATEGORIES COMING SOON.



REFUNDS, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS

AS IS COMMON WITH MOST RACES SHE RUNS GRAND RAPIDS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS DUE TO THE INVESTMENT OF PUTTING ON A LARGE AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS CAN DEFER THEIR REGISTRATION TO NEXT YEAR ONE TIME, TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT RACE DISTANCE, OR TRANSFER THEIR REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14TH IN THEIR RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT.



REFERRALS

NEW THIS YEAR, RECEIVE 1 DOLLAR BACK FOR EVERY FRIEND WHO SIGNS UP USING YOUR REFERRAL CODE FOR UP TO 10 DOLLARS.

Races

  • My Team Triumph Half

    Incl. $6.75 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (7:55AM EDT)

    $96.75

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.45 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $91.45

    *Official start time is subject to change
  • 10k

    Incl. $4.05 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $49.05

    *Official start time is subject to change
  • My Team Triumph 5K

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:20AM EDT)

    $43.75

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.45 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:25AM EDT)

    $38.45

    *Official start time is subject to change
  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.45 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    $91.45

  • Virtual 10k

    Incl. $4.05 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    $49.05

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.45 Fee & Short Sleeve Technical T-Shirt

    $38.45

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John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, 49504, MI, United States

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