Grand Rapids Kids Marathon

Grand Rapids Kids Marathon

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Race Time: 2:30 PM
• Packet Pick-Up: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• Location: South of David D. Hunting YMCA - in the DeVos Lot of WGVU. Tent in the southwest corner of the lot.

Course Information

• Distance: The course is 1.2 miles, starting and finishing at the actual Start/Finish line of the UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon.
• Course Map: CLICK for course map.

Registration

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: Register Here.

Training Program

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.

Community Events

• August 18: 1-mile Kick-Off run at Millennium Park at 6:30 PM.
• September 23: Obstacle Course at Millennium Park at 6:30 PM.

Race Day Experience

Get Ready to Run: On Saturday, October 18, 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.

Presenting Sponsor

Our Presenting Sponsor -- Family Capital Management.