10 & 20 Mile Training Run 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Venue
475 Lake Michigan Drive NE
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
10 Mile Training Run, 20 Mile Training Run
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The 10 & 20 Mile Training Run starts at 7:30 AM on September 26, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, giving traveling runners a reasonable morning window to get to the venue. Held at 475 Lake Michigan Drive NE, the event offers two distances: a 10-mile option and a 20-mile option, both suited for runners building endurance or preparing for longer races. Entry is free, making it an accessible training opportunity. Whether you're logging miles for an upcoming marathon or working on your aerobic base, this run provides a structured race-day environment without the cost barrier of most organized events. Plan your travel to arrive with time for parking and a pre-race warm-up before the early start.

From the Race Organizer
TRAINING RUN A Free 10 & 20 Mile Training Run, brought to you by the University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon and Team World Vision. No Shirts. No Money. No race packets. Just a FREE supported training run on a Saturday morning. We'll use parts of the marathon course, and lots of Millennium Park. SIGN UP SO WE KNOW WHO ALL ARE COMING !! I We will be able to use the YMCA bathrooms, after they open at 7am, but will not be using the Community Room this year, due to construction. NEW START LOCATION: Due to the construction at the YMCA, we will start the run from the northernmost entrance to the Devos lot, at GVSU. Upon return, you may need to do a little more around the GVSU block, to fully hit your 10 or 20 mile mark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 10 & 20 Mile Training Run 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI?

10 & 20 Mile Training Run 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Where is 10 & 20 Mile Training Run 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI held?

10 & 20 Mile Training Run 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI is held at 475 Lake Michigan Drive NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Where can I find hotels near 10 & 20 Mile Training Run 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI?

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