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SHE RUNS Grand Rapids

Sun September 28, 2025 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 US Directions

Description

An Event for ALL Women

Join us for She Runs - an all-women’s event that celebrates the power of women in sport. Rooted in the spirit of Title IX, She Runs is about more than miles. It’s about making space - for every SHE. We’re committed to building a race environment where every woman feels seen, safe, and strong. Whether you’re lacing up for your first 5K or chasing a new PR, you belong here!

 

Same Location, New Season, New Adventure

This year we’ll return to the Grand Rapids community hub John Ball Zoo. Taking to the streets together this fall will bring new picturesque views and plenty of summer training time. We hope you’ll join us on this new adventure!

 

Race Day Timeline for Sunday, September 28th*

Packet Pickup                               7:00 am
HOKA Dance Party                       7:00 am
Morning Warm Up Run                7:15 am
led by Jackie Green
Warm Up with                                7:45 am
Gazelle Elite
Warm Up Yoga                               7:45 am
with VSJ Fitness
Welcoming Ceremonies               8:00 am
National Anthem                            8:10 am
myTeam Triumph Half Start        8:15 am*
Half Marathon Start                       8:25 am*
10k Start                                          8:40 am*
myTeam Triumph 5k Start           8:50 am*
5k Start                                            8:55 am*
Race Day Festival Opens              9:00 am
Finish Line closes                        12:30 pm** 
Race Day Festival Closes             1:30 pm

 

*Start times subject to change
**Hand timing available for those who finish after

 

Packet Pickup/Registration

Saturday, September 27, 2025: Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
 
Sunday, September 28, 2025: John Ball Zoo, from 7:00AM to 8:30AM
 
We look forward to seeing you!

 

Virtual Events

For those registering for virtual events your shirt, bib and medal will be mailed to you at no extra cost. Directions on uploading your activity will be sent to you as event day approaches. We also encourage you to send us photos of your training and participation in the virtual distances that we can share.

 

Pacing

SHE RUNS GR is proud to offer a team of community runners and walkers for both the 10K and Half Marathon! They will help guide every pace (7:00/mile to 14:00/mile and waking) to help you reach your goal! 

 

Social Teams

Because we are all better together, participants can create or join a Social Team in the registration process with a minimum of five participants and no maximum! Award categories coming soon. 

 

Refunds, Deferrals and Transfers

As is common with most races SHE RUNS Grand Rapids does not offer refunds due to the investment of putting on a large and unique experience. Participants can defer their registration to next year one time, transfer to a different race distance, or transfer their registration to another individual until September 14th in their RunSignup account. 

 

Referrals

New this year, receive 1 dollar back for every friend who signs up using your referral code for up to 10 dollars.

 

2025 Courses

Follow the links below to preview the 2025 courses on Strava

5K 

10K

Half Marathon

An event by Gazelle Sports

 

Presenting Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Volunteer Level Sponsorship

Nursing & Pumping Station Sponsor

Community Collective Sponsor

2025 Charity Partners

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Gazelle Sports Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that the land on which we live, hold this event, and maintain our retail stores is the unceded ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the People of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. With this awareness comes a responsibility and a commitment by Gazelle Sports to learn about and honor indigenous communities, to acknowledge our complex and painful past, and to name injustices where they exist.

Place

John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI US 49504

Refund Policy

Because we need to plan ahead in order to offer a great participant experience while raising money for charity we are not able to issue any refunds for registration of this event. If the event is cancelled due to weather, or at the recommendation of local officials, refunds will not be issued.

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