SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

 

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

 

Packet Pickup                 7:00 am

Festival Opens                8:30 am

Half Marathon Start       8:30 am

10k Start                          8:45 am

5k Start                            8:55 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

 

Stay tuned for our training plans designed to help bring women from wherever they are on their movement journey to the starting line with confidence.

 

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 the SHE RUNS Grand Rapids Half Marathon

 

The goal of SHE TRAINS GR is to provide a safe, welcoming environment for any woman interested in engaging with a coached, supported group training for the SHE RUNS Grand Rapids Half Marathon. The program is designed with the needs of women in mind - physiological, emotional, and communal.

 

Program Schedule: 

The group will meet weekly on Saturdays at 8 am from June 22nd through September 28th.

Program begins Saturday, June 22

Complementary Preview Run Saturday, June 8

 

Perks of Participation:

• She Runs GR branded swag item

• Certified coaching by Sammie Bennett

• Training Plan (developed by Sammie Bennett)

• Weekly organized long runs on Saturdays that include: 

• • On course hydration (water + electrolyte)

  • Course route/directions

  • Route guides

• Monthly educational meet up

• Weekly communication that includes:

• • Course information

  • Sammie’s weekly coaching tip

• LMCU Bridge Run Activation (included in training plan)

• • Registration discount

  • Meetup spot on race day

• 25% off She Runs Grand Rapids race registration

• Gazelle Sports gear up weekend (20% off personal purchases)

• Race Day Ready weekend ($10 off $50+ purchase)

 

Cost: $150

Registration opening May 6.

 

 

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.