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Place
Ada, MI US 49301
Description
ABOUT THE GRAND RIVER RUN
The 6th Annual Grand River Run hosted by the Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department is at Roselle Park, a 240+ acre nature preserve/public park located along miles of Grand River frontage in scenic Ada Township, Michigan—just minutes from Grand Rapids, Rockford, and Lowell.
The Grand River Run consists of two timed start/finish trail race events: our scenic 8K hybrid trail race consisting of a combination of paved and non-paved paths throughout the park's entire ecosystem, and our flat and fast 5K paved trail course. The 2K Fun Run is not timed, but expect surprises and plenty of high fives at the finish line.
Consider bringing your family along to cheer you on as the park offers family-friendly amenities including a play area, climbing wall, silo observation deck, stream and more for youth to explore. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, food/beverages!
The Grand River Run 8K Hybrid Trail Racetakes runners on a scenic tour of the entire park along a trail loop network consisting of paved and natural hard packed clay and low grass hiking/biking/cross country ski paths, plus two wooden foot bridges. The 8K offers a unique 4.97 mile scenic journey of waterways, woodlands, thickets, and mega-tall prairie grasses—plus ample views of the Grand River and wildlife along the unique floodplain ecosystem. The paved portion is flat and fast with ample passing opportunities (start/finish stretches are paved). We offer three water stations along the course, including Gatorade. If you are interested in running as part of a team, please email us!
The Grand River Run 5K Paved Trail Racecourse shares the paved portions of the 8K event, and offers a scenic mini-tour of the park’s unique environment, full of fall migrating birds, colorful foliage and river wildlife. We’ve been told this is one of the most scenic 5K events in West Michigan, and we couldn’t agree more! We offer two water stations along the course, with one serving Gatorade. Runners with joggers must line up behind other runners. If you are interested in running as part of a team, please email us!
The Grand River Run 2K Family & Fido Fun Run/Walk is suitable for all ages and abilities, and is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy without the pressure of a timed race event (we will keep up the finisher's chute and keep the timing clocks running for you:). The distance is approximately 1.25 miles. We offer one water and Gatorade station mid-way through the run, and dish up plenty of high fives and cheers at the finish line, plus youth-only finisher awards (12 and under), and post race refreshments. Ages 5 and under may participate for free (without a shirt). 8K and 5K racers may run the 2K for free (perfect for a cool down trot, or join friends/family).
Online Registration: https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=ZS2VBH7
Website: http://www.grandriver-run.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandriverrun
Twitter: @grandriverrun
Instagram: @grandriverrun
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