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 20
• Location: 731 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49504
• Start Time: 8am for both races
• Kids Dash: 11:50am on SATURDAY, September 19 at LMCU Ballpark

🗺️ Course Information

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 by clicking on each distance: 5K | 10 Mile.

🎖️ Why the Bridge Run?

• Amenities: All participants receive an AWESOME finishers medal & commemorative shirt
• Support: Aid stations on both courses featuring Gatorade & water
• Entertainment: 3 bands on the course & 1 in the finish area
• Recognition: Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers and overall masters winner for both the 5K & 10 Mile

📬 Contact & Information

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.

🙌 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.

🥇 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

• Friday, September 18th: 4pm to 6pm at Gazelle Sports (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
• Saturday, September 19th: 10am to 11:45am at LMCU Ballpark
• Sunday, September 20th: 6am to 7:30am at Start/Finish Area
• Kids Dash: Will take place at 11:50am at LMCU Ballpark!

⌛ 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.