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31 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Grand Rapids [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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    Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal),...

    Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

    Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

    *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

    • Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!

    • 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal!

    • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

    Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

    *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

    3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles Run Virtual

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505, United States
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  • Frozen 5K at Fifth [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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    Join us Saturday, March 7th at the inaugural Frozen 5K at Fifth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. The 2026 Frozen 5K at Fifth is primarily a fundraiser for an intergenerational mission trip to...

    Join us Saturday, March 7th at the inaugural Frozen 5K at Fifth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. The 2026 Frozen 5K at Fifth is primarily a fundraiser for an intergenerational mission trip to Valladolid in Mexico happening June 13-20, 2026. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Mulick Park Public School.

    Volunteers before, during and after the 5k are needed. Volunteers get a free shirt. Sign up to volunteer here.

    Registering for this event gets you tshirt, chip timing, category awards, a well marked route and so much more! Race shirts are guaranteed for the 5k if registered by Thursday, February 19, 2026.

    Not a walker or runner? You can donate to the cause here. You can also purchase a shirt in the store here. The shirt purchase deadline is Thursday, February 19, 2026.

    Packet pickup opens at 8 am at Fifth Reformed Church located at 2012 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI. Start time for the kids run run is 9 am. Start time for the 5k is 9:10 am.

    Top 1 overall and top 3 in each category get awarded a medal. Age categories are as follows:

    9 and under

    10-14

    15-19

    20-29

    30-39

    40-49

    50-59

    60-69

    70+

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    2012 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506, United States
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  • Irish Jig 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    For more than 40 years, the Irish Jig has marked the start of Michigan’s racing season. But 2026 isn’t just another starting line. It’s a turning point. On March 14, we’re not running for tradition....

    For more than 40 years, the Irish Jig has marked the start of Michigan’s racing season. But 2026 isn’t just another starting line. It’s a turning point. On March 14, we’re not running for tradition. We’re running against a brutal truth: 1 in 2 people will face cancer in their lifetime. That’s not a statistic we’re willing to accept. This year, the Irish Jig becomes more than a race. It’s a stand. A statement. A surge of runners moving as one. Every stride fuels cancer research and care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Every step brings hope closer to home. This is not just a 5K. This is a rally for fighters, a reckoning with cancer, a reason to believe in something bigger. Join us. Bring your people. Fill the streets. Run. Walk. Cheer. Because we're taking the Jig WellBeyond anything it's been before.

    New for 2026 is the Kids Gold Ribbon Run and Jig Virtual participation option. The Kids Gold Ribbon Run will take place at 9:30a on the East Grand Rapids Track, allowing kids to use their feet to raise support for pediatric cancer programs. The Kids Gold Ribbon Run is free to register, with an optional $25 commemorative shirt available. The kids will be broken into age groups and complete one lap on the track.

    The Jig Virtual is an opportunity to participate in the movement from anywhere that works for you the week of March 9. Your shirt will be mailed out to you on race weekend. Registration for the Jig Virtual closes on March 7th.

    Apply to be an Irish Jig Ambassador!

    NEW Digital Toolkit to spread the word on your socials.

    5k Run Virtual Walk

    2211 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506, United States
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