Summer Sizzler - Grand Rapids
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Summer Sizzler - Grand Rapids
Summer Sizzler takes place at Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 on August 16, 2026. The event offers in-person distances plus a virtual race option.
Distances offered include:
- 50 m Kids Dash (ages 10 and under)
- 1 Mile (untimed)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 15K (9.32 miles)
- Virtual Race
- Volunteer and Run option
The event provides chip timing with live results and awards, free photos, finish line treats, and free Kona Ice. Registration for the 5K, 10K, and 15K includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The 1 Mile is untimed and includes a designer shirt and finisher medal. The Kids Dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a kids medal; children may run the Kids Dash without receiving swag.
Registration opens December 15, 2024. Registration for the 5K, 10K, and 15K closes May 12, 2026; other event registrations close August 16, 2026. Youth pricing for the 5K and 10K for ages 12 and under is $17. A shirt is guaranteed for registrations completed by midnight on the second Thursday before race day. Team registration refunds apply: $5 refunded when a team reaches four members and another $5 when a team reaches ten members for a total refund of $10.
The Volunteer and Run option requests volunteers arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to assist, after which they may run any distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
