SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

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/Registration

Saturday, September 28, 2024: Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids, from 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Sunday, September 29, 2024: John Ball Zoo, from 7:00AM to 8:30AM

We look forward to seeing you!

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:

RRCA Certified group coaching
14 Week Training Plan
Weekly organized long runs on Saturdays that include:
- On route hydration (participants are strongly encourage to carry their own hydration vessel)
- Weekly route map and directions via Strava
- Route guides to help you stay on track, and for extra support when needed
Monthly educational meet-ups
LMCU Bridge Run Activation + registration discount
Private Strava training group

Additional Perks of Joining

She Runs GR swag item
25% Discount on local races: Brian Diemer Family of Races, Cross Country Team Challenge, LMCU Bridge Run
25% off SHE RUNS Grand Rapids race registration
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

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.

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

Follow the links below to preview the 2024 courses on Strava

Official Race Gear

Train for the big day in style.

An event by Gazelle Sports

Presenting Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Zero Waster Sponsors

Community Supporter

My TeamTriumph Sponsor

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

John Ball Park
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.