Nathan Memorial 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk (path-trail) | 1 Mile | Apr 17, 20279:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Orchard Trail Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 17, 20279:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Apr 17.
Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Grand Rapids runs 33:20, about 10:44 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:02 and men in 30:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk (path-trail) starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 17 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 37% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 800 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt* register by 3.31.26 to guarantees a shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 19, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Nathan Memorial 5k?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.
From the organizers
Join Us for the 7th, Nathan Syrek Memorial 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Walk where Big Hearts Wear Pink!
If you have a big heart and some trail shoes then this inclusive non-chipped trail 5K (or 1 mile walk) is for you. All ages and abilities will enjoy the run or stroll through through the beautiful apple orchards of Robinette’s (or cheer on others at the finish line). Avid runners, lace up and join us too, we will award the top female and male finishers of the 5k!).