LMCU Bridge Run
About this race
The LMCU Bridge Run has been providing the community with a premier starting line to accomplish goals since 2002 and we invite you to join us in person or virtually to keep the tradition "running" (pun intended)! Whether you pick the 10 Mile Run or 5K Run/Walk, be assured you will have a great race day experience running through downtown Grand Rapids and of course, crossing the many bridges in the city.
The 2026 Bridge Run will take place on SUNDAY, September 20 and will be located on the west side of the 6th Street Bridge (use 731 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49504 in your GPS for our physical location). The historic 6th Street bridge is an icon and a favorite of our event participants. Both the 5K and 10 Mile routes will still go through downtown Grand Rapids (over a bonus bridge), with the 10 Mile still heading out through Riverside Park. You can view the tentative routes (we are still working with the City of Grand Rapids to finalize the details) by clicking on each distance: 5K | 10 Mile. You will notice that the 5K route is essentially the same for everyone, which will allow us to start BOTH races at 8am this year!
We are excited to bring back Kids Dash with the Crash of the Whitecaps, which will take place at 11:50am on SATURDAY, September 19 at the LMCU Ballpark (4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321). We will announce more about this event in 2025, but expect there to be a 200 meter and 400 meter option, kids will be able to select one or both. Bib pickup for the Sunday event will take place at the LMCU Ballpark from 10am to 11:45am, so come to pick up your bib and stay to cheer your future track star on.
Our race team is excited to put on this event for YOU! Check out the 2025 RACE WEEKEND GUIDE for FAQs and other good-to-know info. If you have any questions, please let us know by emailing lmcubridgerun@gmail.com. We will update this for 2026 as race day gets closer.
Why the Bridge Run?
- All participants receive an AWESOME finishers medal & commemorative shirt
- Aid stations on both courses featuring Gatorade & water, with GU energy packets on the 10 Mile course
- Spirit stations to CHEER YOU ON
- 3 bands on the course & 1 in the finish area
- Pacers for the 10 Mile to help you achieve YOUR GOAL
- The scenic route taking you through downtown Grand Rapids, the many parks in the city, and over bridges
- Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers and overall masters winner for both the 5K & 10 Mile
- In 2016, it was voted Top 50 Road Races in Michigan by MLive
- In 2016, it was named Top 10 Fall Road Races in Michigan by MLive
- In 2026, the 10 Mile is part of the Road Runners Club of America National Championship Series
- In 2026, the 10 Mile is part of the Michigan Runner Race Series
- A portion of the race proceeds are donated to local groups to help move their missions forward
- FREE training plans to help you
You can view pictures from Bridge Runs past on our Flickr & Photo pages.
We have age-based pricing activated; anyone 18 and under on race day will pay $35 for the 10 Mile & $20 for the 5K (virtual events are not included). There is nothing you need to do other than input your age when you complete the signup process!
Volunteer!
It takes over 400 volunteers to create the magic of race day. This is a great opportunity for school teams, families, and individuals to get involved and help our participants have an AMAZING race day experience. We will happily donate $150 to school or non-profit groups that brings out 15+ individuals. Visit our volunteer portal to see and sign up for all of our opportunities.
Awards
We are excited to have Gazelle Sports back this year to help provide our awards. The Bridge Run Age Group Awards are as follows:
- 1st place: $20 to Gazelle Sports + commemorative item
- 2nd place: $10 to Gazelle Sports + commemorative item
- 3rd place: commemorative item
- Age Groups start at 9 and under, then go every 5 years (ie: 10-14, 15-19....70-74, 75-79), until 80+.
A cash prize for each race (10 Mile & 5K, Male & Female) as laid out below:
- 1st place: $150
- 2nd place: $100
- 3rd place: $50
- Overall Master's: $100
Overall prize winners will not be eligible to win age group awards.
The Road Runners Club of America will be presenting special awards for the 10 Mile.
Bib Pickup
Friday, September 18th from 4pm to 6pm
Gazelle Sports (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
**Show your bib for 10% at Gazelle Sports TODAY ONLY**
Saturday, September 19th from 10am to 11:45am
LMCU Ballpark (4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321)
We will be on the north side of the ballpark, near the main entrance, by the stairs
The Kids Dash will take place at 11:50am at LMCU Ballpark!
Sunday, September 20th from 6am to 7:30am
Start/Finish Area
Pacers
We offer pacers brought to the race by RunGR for the 10 Mile to help get you to your goal. The pace groups start at a 7-minute mile and go every 30 seconds to the 12-minute mile pace.
Pick your distance
Running
Kids Dash (200M & 400M)
Join us for the inaugural Kids Dash at the LMCU Ballpark on Saturday. This event will feature a 200-meter and 400-meter option. Youth can do one or both! All YOUTH participants will receive an LMCU goodie bag at the finish. **note this takes place on Saturday**
5K Run/Walk
A great course, whether you run or walk! The course starts near the historic 6th Street Bridge, takes you through the heart of downtown Grand Rapids and back; crossing a few of historic bridges along the way. The course is relatively flat, fast, and friendly for strollers (which are allowed). **this event takes place on Sunday**
10 Mile Run
The course starts near the historic 6th Street Bridge, takes you through the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, back over the 6th Street Bridge, then out to Riverside Park & back; crossing a few of historic bridges along the way. The course is relatively flat, fast, and friendly for strollers (which are allowed). **this event takes place on Sunday**
Virtual Bridge Run 10 Mile
The Virtual Bridge Run 10 Miler is a great option for anyone who wants to keep the tradition of the Bridge Run "running", but is unable to join us in-person on race day.
Virtual Bridge Run 5K Run/Walk
The Virtual Bridge Run 5K is a great option for anyone who wants to keep the tradition of the Bridge Run "running", but is unable to join us in-person on race day.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 18 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 7:26 AM and sets at 7:45 PM local time (EDT) in Grand Rapids on September 19, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — LMCU Bridge Run
2,227 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Spaanstra | 14:50 | 4:46 /mi |
| 2 | Donis Harris | 15:24 | 4:57 /mi |
| 3 | Reece Welch | 16:08 | 5:12 /mi |
| 4 | Maverick Kasprowicz | 16:32 | 5:19 /mi |
| 5 | Collin Mayer | 16:48 | 5:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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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