Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $36 on Feb 24, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Feb 24, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Feb 24, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $58$64 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 30, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer and Run | – | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | May 30, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $36 on Feb 24, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $32 until Feb 23, then $36 until Apr 5, then $40 until May 10, then $44 until May 28, then $48 until May 30.
- 1 Mile: $22 until May 30.
- Half Marathon: $58 until Dec 1, then $64 until Feb 1, then $70 until Apr 5, then $76 until May 10, then $82 until May 27, then $88 until May 30.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until May 30.
Online registration closes May 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $58, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in Michigan, which costs $67.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Grand Rapids runs 2:10:59, about 9:59 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:45 and men in 1:59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:07 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 740 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5k
Half Marathon
10k
Aggregated from official results for Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids?
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:05 or better, the top quarter in 29:40, and half the field in 35:44; the last tenth came in after 50:40.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:45 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:41, and half the field in 1:59:38; the last tenth came in after 2:49:35.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 51:04 or better, the top quarter in 56:13, and half the field in 1:04:00; the last tenth came in after 1:22:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 44:48 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 32:51 | 29:13 |
| 30-39 | 30:24 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 29:40 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 36:49 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 58 to 65 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:41 to 35:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 (-12%) | 35:44 | under 25:05 | 18:44 |
| 2025 | 74 (+28%) | 33:04 | under 26:52 | 18:57 |
| 2024 | 58 | 35:41 | under 27:13 | 23:04 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:40, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Michigan half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:50:41, against 1:52:52 in a typical Michigan half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 30 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- TBD, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 30, 2027), 2026 (May 24, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (Apr 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids?
- Sunday, May 30, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $36 on Feb 24, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $58, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in Michigan, which costs $67.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 65 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 35:44 and the winner ran 18:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:40, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!