The Grand Rapids Marathon is a group of races designed by runners for runners.
Founded in 2004, the GRM delivers a fun, highly personal, authentic race experience, particularly for runners who value a well-organized, personal experience over the chaotic, crowded fields of “big city” races through “concrete canyons”.
To that end, the race continues to grow at 20% year-over-year and receives accolades from beginner and experienced runners while supporting like-minded charities with a strong local presence.
We are a race that supports every runner — no one is a stranger on our course — celebrates every individual accomplishment and embodies the spirit of friendship and community that is so unique to running.
Past Winners
2004: Erik Bush (2:34:11*), Debra Gormley (2:58:39*)
2004 Masters: Kirt Goetzke (2:50:48*), Peggy Zeeb (3:23:30*)
2005: Erik Bush (2:32:47*), Heather Baas (3:15:58)
2005 Masters: Jonathan Wyner (2:54:30), Laura Cooper (3:21:49*)
2006: Jimi Minnema (2:39:34), Kristin Walstad (2:58:58)
2006 Masters: Kevin Miller (2:59:28), Lisa Menninger (3:14:39*)
2007: Chuck Engle (2:31:47*), Laura Kennedy (3:01:30)
2007 Masters: Roger Jonas (2:53:48), Peggy Zeeb (3:14:12*)
2008: Ryan Greutman (2:26:46*), Janet Becker (3:00:39)
2008 Masters: Brian Sweeney (2:51:01), Heidi Gotway (3:22:13)
2009: Jeff Scovill (2:31:14), Hannah Norton (2:58:51)
2009 Masters: Scott Ursum (2:48:29), Nancy Agrillo (3:16:42)
2010: Nick Zendler (2:42:27), Katie Jazwinski (2:44:59*, Olympic Trials Qualifier)
2010 Masters: Michael Mallon (2:47:28*), Melissa Sunderman (3:04:09*)
2011: Justin Gillette (2:27:44), Dani Steinbacher (2:58:12)
2011 Masters: Andrew Dalton (2:45:28*), Amy Wing (3:07:15)
2012: David Mart (2:27:55), Amber Brunmeier (2:49:53)
2012 Masters: Eric Green (2:46:57*), Lisa Veneziano (3:15:11)
2013: David Mart (2:26:41*), Kylen Cieslak (2:53:40)
2013 Masters: Eric Green (2:46:43*), Lisa Veneziano (3:08:55)