GRAAHI Rhythm Run/Walk 5k

AUG
15
2026
Join the 18th annual GRAAHI Rhythm 5K Run and 5K Walk on August 15 at Ottawa Hills High in Grand Rapids for a community health fair, timed runs, and family friendly fun. Enjoy shirts, medals, team challenges and refreshments.
Sat 15 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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GRAAHI Rhythm 5K Run and 5K Walk

The GRAAHI Rhythm 5K Run and 5K Walk is the 18th annual Rhythm Run and Health Fair, scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event combines a community health fair with timed and non-timed 5k events.

Events and distances

  • 5K Run
  • Youth 5K Run/Walk (under age 16 entry)
  • 5K Walk

Registration includes an officially timed event, a run T-shirt, a finishing medal and refreshments. T-shirt guarantee requires registration by August 1.

Teams, registrations and packet pickup

Team registration and a team challenge are part of the event. Group pricing is offered for teams registering together: teams of 3-9 receive 20% off per person, teams of 10 or more receive 25% off per person. The team challenge invites teams to submit a short video (2 minutes or less), demonstrate team style and spirit, and compete for prizes. Packet pickup is available on dates prior to and on the event date at designated locations in Grand Rapids.

Awards and age groups

The 5K run will award overall male and female and masters male and female placements. Age-group medals are planned for top three finishers in these divisions: 12 and under; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. The 5K walk will award medals to the first three overall finishers.

Organizer: Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Rhythm Run 5k
5 km
Rhythm Run 5k Walk
5 km
Youth 5k Run/walk (under 16)