Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $36 on May 12, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after May 12, 2027 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after May 12, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after May 12, 2027 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Aug 15, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 15K and 5K: $32 until May 11, then $36 until Jun 21, then $40 until Jul 26, then $44 until Aug 13, then $48 until Aug 15.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Aug 15.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer and Run: $17 until Aug 15.
Online registration closes Aug 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $32, entry is about 10 percent below a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 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 49505
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
10K
15K
Aggregated from official results for Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:56 or better, the top quarter in 31:24, and half the field in 36:39; the last tenth came in after 47:01.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 54:07 or better, the top quarter in 57:57, and half the field in 1:04:09; the last tenth came in after 1:18:08.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:24, and half the field in 1:32:42; the last tenth came in after 2:27:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:44 | 30:45 |
| 20-29 | 30:27 | 34:14 |
| 30-39 | 33:48 | 27:20 |
| 40-49 | 30:03 | 39:01 |
| 50-59 | 35:12 | 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
Down 13 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 94 to 84 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:17 to 36:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 (-45%) | 36:39 | under 27:56 | 24:07 |
| 2025 | 154 (+64%) | 32:26 | under 25:02 | 19:35 |
| 2024 | 94 | 33:17 | under 24:27 | 19:55 |
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 31:24, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Michigan 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 57:45, against 53:36 in a typical Michigan 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
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 August 15 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°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 49505Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 15, 2027), 2026 (Aug 16, 2026), 2025 (Aug 17, 2025), 2024 (Jul 14, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids?
- Sunday, August 15, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $36 on May 12, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $32, entry is about 10 percent below a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 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, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 84 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:39 and the winner ran 24:07.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:24, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
FREE Kona Ice
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!
5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!