Veterans Day 5 Race
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Grand Rapids (2950 Monroe Ave. NE). Distances: 5 miles. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
This signature event is more than a race, it is an opportunity to come together in camaraderie, community, and gratitude while directly supporting the heroes who call Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids home.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
2950 Monroe Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 48050
Area: Macomb County & Thumb Coast, Detroit & Ann Arbor
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5 miles
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Aug 2, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
High 52°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy, 30% chance of rain, wind 7 to 15 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 3:49 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:18 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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