SHE RUNS Grand Rapids
About this race
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 afterPacket 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.Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
*Official start time is subject to change
10k
*Official start time is subject to change
5k
*Official start time is subject to change
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual 10k
Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 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 7:35 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Grand Rapids on September 27, 2026 — 11h 55m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — SHE RUNS Grand Rapids
1,002 finishers across 6 distances · leading places in the Half Marathon
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Sheets | 1:31:36 | 7:00 /mi |
| 1 | Laura Sheets | 1:31:36 | 7:00 /mi |
| 2 | Maggie Buteyn | 1:32:31 | 7:04 /mi |
| 2 | Maggie Buteyn | 1:32:31 | 7:04 /mi |
| 3 | Jessica Evans | 1:35:28 | 7:17 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Grand Rapids
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Grand Rapids 5K Races 54 races
- 10K Run Events in Grand Rapids 13 races
- Grand Rapids Half Marathons 7 races
- Marathons in Grand Rapids 5 races
- Grand Rapids Running Calendar 2026 79 races
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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