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.
This will be the third running of the overGRound, the first (known) marathon held fully within GR city limits. Once again, it will be hosted by local participating clubs—to be announced soon!
This year the overGRound will be held October 25, 2026 at 8am, starting and ending at Veterans Memorial Park. The [subject to updates!] carefully designed course passes many coffee shops, a variety of neighborhoods, cityscapes, and parks before returning to Veterans Memorial Park.
Whether you run the marathon, organize a team to run the relay, or just show up to support the runners, let’s make it once again a fun, unique, out-in-the-open Grand Rapids event that goes beyond the norm.
More details:
Oct 24, 2026
Distance — Day-Before Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD)
Type — Running
07:00
$0.00
Oct 25, 2026
Distance — Day-Of Volunteer (Exact Timing TBD)
Type — Running
07:00
$0.00
Oct 25, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$0.00
Oct 25, 2026
Distance — Relay Marathon (any leg or distance)
Type — Running
08:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Grand Rapids.
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Not to be confused with Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
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