LMCU Bridge Run

🏃‍♂️ LMCU Bridge Run

The LMCU Bridge Run has been providing the community with a premier starting line to accomplish goals since 2002 and we invite you to join us in person or virtually to keep the tradition "running" (pun intended)! Whether you pick the 10 Mile Run or 5K Run/Walk, be assured you will have a great race day experience running through downtown Grand Rapids and of course, crossing the many bridges in the city.

📅 Event Details

• Date: SUNDAY, September 14
• Location: 731 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• Kids Dash: 11:50am on SATURDAY, September 13 at LMCU Ballpark
• Bib Pickup: 10am to 11:45am at LMCU Ballpark

🚀 Race Routes

The historic 6th Street bridge is an icon and a favorite of our event participants. Both the 5K and 10 Mile routes will still go through downtown Grand Rapids (over a bonus bridge), with the 10 Mile still heading out through Riverside Park. You can view the tentative routes (we are still working with the City of Grand Rapids to finalize the details) by clicking on each distance: 5K | 10 Mile.

🎉 Why the Bridge Run?

• Finishers Medal: All participants receive an AWESOME finishers medal & commemorative shirt
• Refreshments: Aid stations on both courses featuring Gatorade & water, with GU energy packets on the 10 Mile course
• Cheering Sections: Spirit stations to CHEER YOU ON
• Entertainment: 3 bands on the course & 1 in the finish area

🎁 Awards

We are excited to have Gazelle Sports back this year to help provide our awards. The Bridge Run Age Group Awards are as follows:

• 1st place: $20 to Gazelle Sports + commemorative item
• 2nd place: $10 to Gazelle Sports + commemorative item
• 3rd place: commemorative item
• Age Groups: Start at 9 and under, then go every 5 years until 80+

A cash prize for each race (10 Mile & 5K, Male & Female) as laid out below:

• 1st place: $150
• 2nd place: $100
• 3rd place: $50
• Overall Master':s: $100

📣 Volunteer!

It takes over 400 volunteers to create the magic of race day. This is a great opportunity for school teams, families, and individuals to get involved and help our participants have an AMAZING race day experience. We will happily donate $150 to school or non-profit groups that brings out 15+ individuals. Visit our volunteer portal to see and sign up for all of our opportunities.

📚 Additional Information

Make sure to follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

You can view pictures from Bridge Runs past on our Flickr & Photo pages.

We have age-based pricing activated, anyone 18 and under on race day will pay $35 for the 10 Mile & $20 for the 5K (virtual events are not included). There is nothing you need to do other than input your age when you complete the signup process!

🏅 Pacers

We offer pacers brought to the race by RunGR for the 10 Mile to help get you to your goal. The pace groups start at a 7-minute mile and go every 30 seconds to the 12-minute mile pace.