LMCU Bridge Run
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Event overview
The LMCU Bridge Run takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 19–20, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The start/finish area is located just west of the 6th Street Bridge (use 731 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49504). The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes races that route through downtown Grand Rapids and over several city bridges; the 10 Mile route also goes through Riverside Park. Tentative routes are being finalized with the City of Grand Rapids.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10 Mile Run
- Virtual Bridge Run 10 Mile
- Virtual Bridge Run 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Dash (200 m & 400 m)
Race details and logistics
Entry prices listed on the event page include reduced rates and age-based pricing: participants 18 and under pay $35 for the 10 Mile and $20 for the 5K (virtual events excluded). Virtual registration for both distances closes September 15, 2026; Kids Dash registration closes September 19, 2026. Aid stations on both courses will offer Gatorade and water; GU energy packets will be available on the 10 Mile course. The race will provide pacers for the 10 Mile with pace groups from a 7-minute mile to a 12-minute mile, spaced every 30 seconds. Awards include cash prizes for top finishers in each race and age-group awards administered with Gazelle Sports. Bib pickup is scheduled at Gazelle Sports (3930 28th St SE, Grand Rapids) and at LMCU Ballpark (4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park) before race day, with additional pickup at the start/finish area on race day. The event reports a volunteer program that typically involves more than 400 volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
