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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
David D. Hunting YMCA, Grand Rapids MI
1 Mile
45–60°F · some rain risk
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2025
50–67°F
dry
2024
37–60°F
dry
2023
37–55°F
dry
2022
37–47°F
rain
2021
49–61°F
dry
2020
35–55°F
dry
2019
41–51°F
dry
2018
41–52°F
dry
2017
47–63°F
dry
2016
63–75°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 35–53°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 35°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
The Grand Rapids Kids Marathon, presented by Family Capital Management
Before the adults race on Sunday, the kids get their chance to run their last run, Saturday on the actual Marathon course!
The goal of the Grand Rapids Kids Marathon is to encourage healthy lifestyles for children and their families, and to help kids become physically active for a lifetime.
Sign Up for Free:
Kids between the ages of 2 and 12 are invited to participate. Register here for the Kids Marathon now through October 18, 2025.
Begin Your Training:
Starting the week of August 1, track each half mile of running/walking or 15 minutes of activity on your log sheet until you have completed 25 “miles.” Download the progress log CLICK to keep track of your activity.
Join Our Community Events:
August 18 at 6:30pm: 1-mile Kick-Off run at Millennium Park
September 23 at 6:30pm Obstacle Course at Millennium Park
Get Ready to Run:
On Saturday, October 17, run the last 1.2 miles of your marathon on the official race course of the Grand Rapids Marathon at the David D. Hunting YMCA. Registered runners receive an official race bib and T-shirt. All finishers receive a medal and certificate.
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Race Time: 2:30
- Packet Pick-Up: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm : in the DeVos Lot of WGVU. Tent in the southwest corner of the lot.
- Location: South of David D. Hunting YMCA : in the DeVos Lot of WGVU. Tent in the southwest corner of the lot.
- Distance: The course is 1.2 miles, starting and finishing at the actual Start/Finish line of the UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon
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