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6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk

Grand Rapids, MichiganField of 1,000
Entry
$45
Days to go
3

At a glance

Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Distances
5K
Registration
Open until Oct 25, 2026, via runsignup.com

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

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About this race

6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk

Presented by i understand

Honoring Founding Partner, Biggby Coffee

 

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Millennium Park | Walker, Michigan

Join us for the 6th Annual Be the ONE Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to mental/brain health

awareness, to support those living with a mental/brain illness or have been impacted by suicide loss.

 

Founded through a partnership between Biggby Coffee and i understand, the Be the ONE Run/Walk

has become a meaningful West Michigan tradition, bringing together individuals, families, businesses,

schools, and community leaders who believe that connection saves lives and that no one should face

life's challenges alone.

 

As we enter our sixth year, i understand is honored to continue this important event while recognizing

Biggby Coffee as the Founding Partner whose leadership helped establish and grow the Be the ONE

movement during its first five years.

 

Whether you run, walk, remember, honor a loved one, or simply show your support, every step helps

create hope, awareness, and connection within our community.

 

Registration Includes:

Official Be the ONE Run/Walk T-shirt

Finisher medal

Post-event refreshments

Access to community resources and activities

Photo opportunities with HOPE our Mascot and our Star Wars friends

 

Why We Walk

Funds raised through the Be the ONE Run/Walk support the mission of i understand by helping

provide:

Suicide Loss/Men’s/Suicide Attempt Survivor support groups

Grief resources and support

Mental/brain health education and training

Community outreach and awareness initiatives

Programs that strengthen connection and hope throughout West Michigan

 

Together, we can create a community where no one feels alone.

Be the ONE.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Jun 19, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Aug 31, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 9, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 24, 2026

2d

Registration closes

Oct 25, 2026

3d

Race day

Oct 25, 2026

3d

Tier 5 ends

Oct 25, 2026

3d

Pricing

Current price

$45

Tier 4

Ends

Oct 24, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1
$17.50Jun 1, 2026
Tier 2
$35Jun 20, 2026
Tier 3
$40Sep 1, 2026
Tier 4
$45Oct 10, 2026
Tier 5
$50Oct 25, 2026

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