Description
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your movement journey, SHE RUNS GR is a race you won’t want to miss. With a range of distances to choose from, including a 5K, 10K and half-marathon, we want to see movement change as many lives as possible.
New Location, New Season, New Adventure
This year we’ll gather at the historic Grand Rapids community hub John Ball Park. Taking to the streets together this fall will bring new picturesque views and plenty of summer training time. We hope you’ll join us on this new adventure!
Race Day Timeline for Sunday, September 29th
Packet Pickup 7:00 am
Festival Opens 8:30 am
myTeam Triumph Half Start 7:55 am
Half Marathon Start 8:00 am
10k Start 8:15 am
myTeam Triumph 5k Start 8:20 am
5k Start 8:25 am
Finish Line closes 12:30 pm
*hand timing available for those who finish after
Festival Closes 1:30 pm
*Start times subject to change
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will take place at Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids on 28th Street Saturday, September 28th, as well as at the event.
There will also be an option for our friends in Metro Detroit. Check back here for specifics.
Virtual Events
For those registering for virtual events your shirt, bib and medal will be mailed to you at no extra cost. Directions on uploading your activity will be sent to you as event day approaches. We also encourage you to send us photos of your training and participation in the virtual distances that we can share.
Training
Our training plans are here! Look for your event under the TRAINING tab and download yours.
We also will be announcing free training events throughout the summer intended to build fitness and friendships so check back for updates.
SHE TRAINS GR
SHE TRAINS GR is the official training program of SHE RUNS Grand Rapids Half Marathon
SHE TRAINS GR, is an all-women's program designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment for any She interested in engaging with a coached, supported group training for the SHE RUNS Grand Rapids Half Marathon. The program is designed with her needs in mind - physiological, emotional, and communal.
Program Schedule
She Trains GR will meet weekly on Saturdays at rotating locations in Grand Rapids at 8 am from June 22nd through
September 28th.
Training officially begins Saturday, June 22. Not sure if you're ready to commit to a training program? Join us for an Info Night on Thursday, June 6 at Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids 28th Street.
Join us also for a complimentary Preview Run on Saturday, June 8 at 8:00am at John Ball Park!
She Trains GR training program includes:
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RRCA Certified group coaching
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14 Week Training Plan
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Weekly organized long runs on Saturdays that include:
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On route hydration (participants are strongly encourage to carry their own hydration vessel)
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Weekly route map and directions via Strava
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Route guides to help you stay on track, and for extra support when needed
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Monthly educational meet-ups
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LMCU Bridge Run Activation + registration discount
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Private Strava training group
Additional Perks of Joining
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She Runs GR swag item
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25% Discount on local races: Brian Diemer Family of Races, Cross Country Team Challenge, LMCU Bridge Run
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25% off SHE RUNS Grand Rapids race registration
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Gear Up and Race Day Ready discount weekends at Gazelle Sports
- Gazelle Sports gear up weekend (20% off personal purchase to get ready for the training season)
Gear Up Weekend: July 11-14th
Race Day Ready weekend ($10 off $50+ purchase)
Race Ready Weekend: September 12-15th
- Gazelle Sports gear up weekend (20% off personal purchase to get ready for the training season)
Locations
She Trains GR will meet at the following locations:
June 8: Preview Run at John Ball Park
June: Manhattan Park- East Grand Rapids
July: MLK Park
August: Briggs Park
September: John Ball Park
Coach Sammie B.
Sammie Bennett, Level 1 RRCA Certified Running Coach
Sammie’s coaching philosophy is anchored in providing a meaningful experience for her athletes while educating them with unique and sustainable training strategies for an individual experience. Sammie aims to provide her athletes with opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and mental growth that will support a well-rounded approach to their training.
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Pacing
As usual, SHE RUNS Grand Rapids will offer a team of community runners and walkers who will help guide every pace to the finish line.
Social Teams
Because we are all better together, participants can create or join a Social Team in the registration process with a minimum of five participants and no maximum! Award categories coming soon.
Hotel Stay
For those staying from out of town we have a special discounted group rate at Holiday Inn: Grand Rapids Downtown.
Refunds, Deferrals and Transfers
As is common with most races SHE RUNS Grand Rapids does not offer refunds due to the investment of putting on a large and unique experience. Participants can defer their registration to next year one time, transfer to a different race distance, or transfer their registration to another individual until September 15th in their Runsignup account.
Referrals
New this year, receive 1 dollar back for every friend who signs up using your referral code for up to 10 dollars.
2024 Courses
Official Race Gear
Train for the big day in style.
Shop our collection here!
Check back for new items as race day approaches.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Gazelle Sports Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that the land on which we live, hold this event, and maintain our retail stores is the unceded ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the People of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. With this awareness comes a responsibility and a commitment by Gazelle Sports to learn about and honor indigenous communities, to acknowledge our complex and painful past, and to name injustices where they exist.
Place
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI US 49504
Refund Policy
Because we need to plan ahead in order to offer a great participant experience while raising money for charity we are not able to issue any refunds for registration of this event. If the event is cancelled due to weather, or at the recommendation of local officials, refunds will not be issued.
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