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Grand Rapids Kids Marathon

Saturday, October 17, 2026Grand Rapids, Michigan

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At a glance

Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Distances: 1.2 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: grandrapidsmarathon.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

The Grand Rapids Kids Marathon, presented by Family Capital Management

Before the adults race on Sunday, the kids get their chance to run their last run, Saturday on the actual Marathon course!

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.

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 to keep track of your activity.

Join Our Community Events:

August 18 at 6:30pm: 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 17, 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 : in the DeVos Lot of WGVU. Tent in the southwest corner of the lot.

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

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Key dates

Registration opens

May 7, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

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