the overGRound marathon/relay 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD on Sat 10/24) | – | Oct 25, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Day-Of Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD) | – | Oct 25, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Relay Marathon (any leg or distance) | Relay | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD on Sat 10/24): Free until Oct 24.
- Day-Of Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD) and Marathon and Relay Marathon (any leg or distance): Free until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Grand Rapids runs 4:12:12, about 9:37 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:30:23 and men in 4:01:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:06 AM, and the Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD on Sat 10/24) starts at 7:00 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
Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton Street E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 72°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
- Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton Street E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Distances
- Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is the overGRound marathon/relay?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Marathon, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton Street E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The overGRound is a free, unsanctioned marathon and marathon relay through the city of Grand Rapids whose route showcases the variety of GR’s features and neighborhoods (beyond Butterworth and Millennium). This is an inclusive, supportive, and free running event celebrating community and a grassroots, no frills spirit of running and free fitness. It is a co-hosted event featuring the many wonderful running and fitness communities of Grand Rapids. Together, participating clubs can invite people out to run, cheer, and support runners on the course. The public is warmly welcomed to participate.