All events held at David D. Hunting YMCA
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Expo and Packet Pickup David D Hunting YMCA2:30 p.m. – Grand Rapids Kids Marathon The final 1.2 miles of course. |
Sunday |
6:00 a.m. to race time – Packet pickup7:00 a.m. – Early start for the “Velocity Challenged” – Marathon and Half Marathon.7:30 a.m. – Wheelchair and Hand Cycle Division, myTeam Triumph & Other Chariot racers start7:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies – National Anthem – Welcome Comments8:00 a.m. – Official start of Marathon, Half Marathon and ALL relay teams8:20 a.m. – Run Thru the Rapids 10K Start8:30 a.m. – Run Thru The Rapids 5K Start10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Runners cross the finish line. Mothers are proud. Angels rejoice. |
Location
David D. Hunting YMCA
475 Lake Michigan Drive
Grand Rapids, MI
Take the Pearl Street exit off US-131. Don’t turn toward the Y! See parking info below.
Start Times
Early Start for “Velocity Challenged” for both the MARATHON and HALF MARATHON. The early start is recommended if you’ll be at a more-than-six-hour marathon pace, however, the decision is up to you. DO NOT TAKE THE EARLY START if it means you’ll finish ahead of the winners!! Doing so may result in disqualification. IF YOU WILL TAKE MORE THAN 6 HOURS TO FINISH THE MARATHON, PLEASE TAKE THE EARLY START.
SEE TABLE ABOVE FOR ALL START TIMES
Note: Early starters not eligible for awards other than the finisher medal. All you fast folks start at the normal times like everybody else.
Packet Pickup
Is at the YMCA on race morning. Arrive early. At the Expo, 9:00 – 5:30 on Saturday. Also at the YMCA
Parking
You need a YMCA membership card to get into the Y lot. (Not available on Race Day anyway!) The Dash Lots are on either side of the Y. They’re cheap. If you’re staying at a downtown hotel, it’s a lot easier to walk. PARKING INFORMATION
Early Starters, My Team Triumph & other Chariot Racers, Wheelers
The big Dash lot on Seward is still being filled up with runners when you start, so STAY IN THE BIKE LINE as you go north on Seward.
Bag Drop
You can leave your bag at our drop area. Please tag your bag with your race number. Area will be supervised by volunteers, but ALL BAGS ARE LEFT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Timing
“B-Tag” It’s on the back of your bib. DO NOT FOLD YOUR BIB!!! WEAR THE BIB ON YOUR OUTSIDE LAYER. Cross the mats at the start, wherever you see one along the way, and at the finish. NO TAG – NO TIME!!!! Don’t try to experiment with different ways of wearing the tag as a fashion accessory. It won’t freakin’ work. Wear it according to the instructions!!!
Beer
Bring a bottle of decent beer or a pint glass from your local microbrewery as a gift for the race director. At the FINISH, we have beer from Saugatuck Brewing. (Yeah–you buy me a beer, I buy you a beer, next thing you know we’re friends for life.) Your race bib gets you one beer. You can make a contribution to My Team Triumph if you want to get another beer or two. Beer garden area hosted by My Team Triumph. GUESTS ARE WELCOME IN THE BEER AREA–WRISTBANDS GOOD FOR UP TO 3 BEERS WILL BE SOLD AT THE EXPO AND AT THE BEER GARDEN.
Medical
Look for them at every aid station. They’re doctors, nurses, physical therapists, etc. All highly qualified professionals from University of Michigan Health – West Sports Medicine, PT Sports Pro, and Life EMS. View important medical information >