Magic of the Mile 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI

Date
July 9, 2026
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Venue
2300 Plymouth Ave SE
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $25.00
Events
Youth 200 Meter & 400 Meter Fun Run, Coed Youth Mile, Women's 8:00 + Pace, Men's 7:30 + Pace, Women's 7:15 to 7:59 Pace, Men's 6:30 to 7:29 Pace
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Time to lace up the shoes and head to the track with RunGR for the 2026 Magic of the Mile! We will again be back at Grand Rapids Christian's Eagle Stadium, which will be open & FREE for spectators to cheer everyone on. We have day of registration, online and onsite (cash, check, or credit card). The Magic of the Mile will be F.A.T. timed. We will watch registrations to keep the starting line a nice field size. Please keep in mind that as race day approaches, we may need to adjust the heats and start times, depending on the number of registrants. In 2026, RunGR is excited to offer the following participation costs. The Magic of the Mile is FREE for all youth participants (under the age of 18 on race day) The Magic of the Mile is $10 for RunGR members who register by 11:59 PM on June 14, 2026 . Members should contact rungrmembership@gmail.com for the discount code. To learn about RunGR and the full membership offerings, visit www.rungr.com/ The Magic of the Mile is $15 for adult communit

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Magic of the Mile 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI?

Magic of the Mile 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI takes place on July 9, 2026. The race is held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Where is Magic of the Mile 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI held?

Magic of the Mile 2026 — Grand Rapids, MI is held at 2300 Plymouth Ave SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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