University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
Updated
Sunday, October 17, 2027, first start 7:55 AM, in Grand Rapids (475 Lake Michigan Dr NW). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $52.50 to $322.50; the Marathon goes from $135 to $145 after December 31.
Course and race notes
University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon.
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Race details
Date
Sunday, October 17
2027 · in 344 days
Start time
7:55 AM
Earliest wave
Location
475 Lake Michigan Dr NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Area: Grand Rapids, Walker & Kentwood, Grand Rapids
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$52.50 to $322.50
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Oct 17 (in 344 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
60° / 40°F
Typical high and low for October 17, with a 47% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (5.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:57 AM – 6:58 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is right at sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Oct 16
Where to stay
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