Description
An Event for ALL Women
Join us for SHE RUNS Grand Rapids - an all-women’s event that celebrates the power of women in sport. Rooted in the spirit of Title IX, She Runs is about more than miles. It’s about making space - for every SHE. We are committed to building a race environment where every woman feels seen, safe, and strong. Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or chasing a new PR, you belong here!
Same Location, Same Season, New Adventure
We will return to the Grand Rapids community hub of John Ball Zoo. Taking to the streets together this fall will bring picturesque views and plenty of summer training time. We hope you’ll join us on this amazing adventure!
Race Day Timeline for Sunday, September 27th*
Packet Pickup 7:00 am
Welcoming Ceremonies 8:00 am
National Anthem 8:10 am
myTeam Triumph Half Start 8:15 am*
Half Marathon Start 8:25 am*
10k Start 8:40 am*
myTeam Triumph 5k Start 8:50 am*
5k Start 8:55 am*
Race Day Festival Opens 9:00 am
Finish Line closes 12:30 pm**
Race Day Festival Closes 1:30 pm
*Start times subject to change
**Hand timing available for those who finish after
Packet Pickup/Registration
Saturday, September 26, 2026: Details coming soon!
Sunday, September 27, 2026: 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.
Pacing
She Runs Grand Rapids is proud to offer a team of community runners and walkers for both the 10K and Half Marathon! These women will help guide every pace (7:00/mile to 14:00/mile and waking) to help you reach your goal!
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.
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 13th in their RunSignup account.
Referrals
This year, receive 1 dollar back for every friend who signs up using your referral code for up to 10 dollars.
2026 Courses
Course maps for the 2026 SHE RUNS Grand Rapids will be released as we get nearer to the event. We will share links to the Strava maps when they are finalized.
An event by Gazelle Sports
Race Contact Info
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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.
Directions
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