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Grand Rapids Marathon
October 18, 2026 · 8:00 AMGrand Rapids, MI, United States
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Race Day
55°F
43–61°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
300ft
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +30 ft
Crowd Rating
6/ 10
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Grand Rapids Marathon weekend offers a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, handcycle division, and the Run Thru the Rapids 5K and 10K. The organizer publishes course maps and travel information on the Grand Rapids Marathon website.
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