LMCU Bridge Run

🏃‍♂️ LMCU Bridge Run Overview

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.

The 2026 Bridge Run will take place on SUNDAY, September 20 and will be located on the west side of the 6th Street Bridge (use 731 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49504 in your GPS for our physical location). 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. You will notice that the 5K route is essentially the same for everyone, which will allow us to start BOTH races at 8am this year!

🎉 Kids Dash and Bib Pickup

We are excited to bring back Kids Dash with the Crash of the Whitecaps, which will take place at 11:50am on SATURDAY, September 19 at the LMCU Ballpark (4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321). We will announce more about this event in 2025, but expect there to be a 200 meter and 400 meter option, kids will be able to select one or both. Bib pickup for the Sunday event will take place at the LMCU Ballpark from 10am to 11:45am, so come to pick up your bib and stay to cheer your future track star on.

❓ FAQs and Contact

Our race team is excited to put on this event for YOU! Check out the 2025 RACE WEEKEND GUIDE for FAQs and other good-to-know info. If you have any questions, please let us know by emailing lmcubridgerun@gmail.com. We will update this for 2026 as race day gets closer.

🏅 Why the Bridge Run?

• All participants receive: an AWESOME finishers medal & commemorative shirt
• Aid stations: on both courses featuring Gatorade & water, with GU energy packets on the 10 Mile course
• Spirit stations: to CHEER YOU ON
• Entertainment: 3 bands on the course & 1 in the finish area
• Pacers: for the 10 Mile to help you achieve YOUR GOAL
• Scenic route: taking you through downtown Grand Rapids, the many parks in the city, and over bridges
• Cash prizes: for the top 3 finishers and overall masters winner for both the 5K & 10 Mile
• Awards: voted Top 50 Road Races in Michigan by MLive in 2016
• Special recognition: In 2026, the 10 Mile is part of the Road Runners Club of America National Championship Series
• Charity: A portion of the race proceeds are donated to local groups to help move their missions forward

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

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 bring out 15+ individuals. Visit our volunteer portal to see and sign up for all of our opportunities.

🏆 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+

📅 Bib Pickup Schedule

Friday, September 18th from 4pm to 6pm:
Gazelle Sports (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512) Show your bib for 10% at Gazelle Sports TODAY ONLY.

Saturday, September 19th from 10am to 11:45am:
LMCU Ballpark (4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321) We will be on the north side of the ballpark, near the main entrance, by the stairs.

The Kids Dash will take place at 11:50am at LMCU Ballpark!

Sunday, September 20th from 6am to 7:30am:
Start/Finish Area.

⏱️ 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.