Bagel Beanery Grand Rapids Kids Marathon
Dear Runners,
Congratulations!
You're read to finish your training and become "real" marathoners this weekend. We can't wait to see you!
Here is some important information for Race Day:
Race Information
Saturday, October 17
1:00 pm
David D. Hunting YMCA
Packet pickup / Runner Check-in 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Note: Over 1,000 runners will be checking in during packet pick-up; please allow yourself enough time to check in and enter the runner chute.
Race Lineup 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Race Start 1:00 pm
Parking
Kids Marathon participants park, for FREE, in the GVSU Student Parking Garage on the corner of Lake Michigan and Winter. Parking will be open beginning at 11:30 am.
For packet pick-up, go immediately to the north end of the YMCA parking lot.
You DO NOT need to go into the YMCA. Note: Over 1,000 runners will be checking in during packet pick-up; please allow yourself enough time to check in and enter the runner chute.
Packet Pick-up / Runner Check-in
Packet pick-up and start times will be broken up into groups alphabetically by LAST NAME.
Look for the animal that corresponds to your last name and follow the signs:
A-E Rabbit
F-J Cheetah
K-O Horse
P-T Ostrich
U-Z Greyhound
You will line up by these animals for your starting heat.
Race Course
Runners will start on Winter Ave by the YMCA parking lot. They will then run to Lake Michigan Dr, North up Seward Ave, then turn left on Bridge St to run around the block back to Seward Ave to run the remaining course to the Finish on Winter Ave.
Runners will start in heats based on their last names (see above).
The course is out-and-back; kids start and finish at the same place.
Parents are welcome to run with their kids on the course.
For the safety of all runners, DO NOT stand on the course to take photos.
A Few Tips and Notes
Dress in layers. Rain or shine, you will be outside for packet pick-up and the entire race.
Wear a hat (especially if it's cold). 40% of your body heat can be lost from your head.
Port-A-Johns will be available at packet pick-up and the Start/Finish chute.
Post-race Refreshments
Post-race water and Gatorade will be available, along with healthy snacks such as bagels and apples. No water or aid stations will be set up along the course.
Inclement Weather Procedure
It is our goal to allow the kids to complete their marathons regardless of weather. However, safety will not be compromised when making a determination: we will cancel the race if there is lighting or other severe weather.
If the race is cancelled, we will post a notice on the website at http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com by 11:00 am on Race Day. Runners can still pick up their race packets and t-shirts on Saturday at the David D. Hunting YMCA.
Sponsors & Community Partners
We could not put this event together without the support of our Sponsors and Community Partners. A great BIG thank you goes out to this year's sponsors.
Bagel Beanery
Metro Health
Gazelle Sports
Highland Group
Grand Rapids Public Library
Kent District Library
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
MyWay Mobile Storage
Gatorade
Gordon Water
Life EMS
Titan Equipment
Clif Bar
Klackle Orchards
Yoder's
Yoplait
GRKids.com
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