LMCU Bridge Run
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LMCU Bridge Run
The LMCU Bridge Run is an annual event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a history dating back to 2002. The event features multiple distances and formats held across a single weekend, primarily utilizing courses that cross several historic bridges in the city.
The main race events take place on Sunday and follow routes through the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The courses are described as relatively flat and fast. Participating in-person events include:
- 10 Mile Run: A 10-mile course starting near the historic 6th Street Bridge, passing through downtown, and extending out to Riverside Park.
- 5K Run/Walk: A 3.1-mile route that starts near the 6th Street Bridge and crosses several historic bridges.
- Kids Dash: Held on Saturday at the LMCU Ballpark, featuring 200-meter and 400-meter options for youth participants.
- Virtual Bridge Run: Options for both the 10 Mile and 5K distances for those unable to attend in person.
The courses are stroller-friendly, and strollers are permitted. The 10 Mile race includes pacers ranging from 7-minute to 12-minute miles. Aid stations on the courses provide water and Gatorade, while energy packets are available for the longer distance.
Participants receive a commemorative shirt and a finishers medal. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10 Mile and 5K races, as well as the overall masters winners. The event also offers age-group awards provided by a local partner. In 2026, the 10 Mile run is recognized as part of the Road Runners Club of America National Championship Series and the Michigan Runner Race Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
