GRAAHI Rhythm 5K Run and 5K Walk
About this race
Lace up your shoes and be part of a beloved annual tradition! The 5K Rhythm Run welcomes participants of all fitness levels, offering an accessible and fun way to get active and support community health.
We invite you to lace up your walking shoes or gear up for a run, and we encourage you to sign up as a team! Representing your organization at the Rhythm Run is a fantastic way to promote health and wellness while fostering team spirit. Together, with each stride we take, we can raise awareness about health disparities and create a healthier Kent County for everyone.
Included in your registration: Officially timed event, Run T-Shirt, finishing medal and Refreshments. (Must register by August 1st to guarantee a T-shirt)
New Age group awards this year!
5k Run
Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female
Award Medals will be given to top 3 in each age group 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39. 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up
5K Walk Award Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Overall
Pick your distance
Running
Rhythm Run 5k (RUN)
Youth 5k Run/Walk (Under Age 16 Entry)
Walking
Rhythm Run 5k (WALK)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Grand Rapids, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 8:45 PM local time (EDT) in Grand Rapids on August 15, 2026 — 13h 56m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — GRAAHI Rhythm 5K Run and 5K Walk
128 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Rhythm Run 5k (RUN)
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Rauh-Bieri | 15:37 | 5:02 /mi |
| 2 | Viola Dengler | 20:17 | 6:32 /mi |
| 3 | Elena Schmuker | 20:32 | 6:36 /mi |
| 4 | Kate Neckers | 20:33 | 6:37 /mi |
| 5 | Ravi Draznin | 20:47 | 6:41 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 85 Grand Rapids events
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