Grand Rapids, MI | Saturday, September 19, 2026Registration Open
The LMCU Bridge Run has been providing the community with a premier starting line to accomplish goals since 2002 and we invite you to join us in person or virtually to keep the tradition running (pun intended)! Whether you pick the 10 Mile Run or 5K Run/Walk , be assured you will have a great race day experience running through downtown Grand Rapids and of course, crossing the many bridges in the city. The 2026 Bridge Run will take place on SUNDAY, September 20 and will be located on the west side of the 6th Street Bridge (use 731 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49504 in your GPS for our physical location). The historic 6th Street bridge is an icon and a favorite of our event participants. Both the 5K and 10 Mile routes will still go through downtown Grand Rapids (over a bonus bridge), with the 10 Mile still heading out through Riverside Park. You can view the tentative routes (we are still working with the City of Grand Rapids to finalize the details) by clicking on each distance: 5K | 10 Mile . You will notice that the 5K route is essentially the same for everyone, which will allow us to start BOTH races at 8am this year ! We are excited to bring back Kids Dash with the Crash of the Whitecaps , which will take place at 11:50am on SATURDAY, September 19 at the LMCU Ballpark (4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321). We will announce more about this event in 2025, but expect there to be a 200 meter and 400 meter option, kids will be able to select one or both. Bib pickup for the Sunday event will take place at the LMCU Ballpark from 10am to 11:45am, so come to pick up your bib and stay to cheer your future track star on. Our race team is excited to put on this event for YOU! Check out the 2025 RACE WEEKEND GUIDE for FAQs and other good-to-know info. If you have any questions, please let us know by emailing lmcubridgerungmail.com . We will update this for 2026 as race day gets closer. Why the Bridge Run? All participants receive an AWESOME finishers medal & commemora
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Elite Athlete & Team Program
Elite Athlete Program We are excited to continue to offer free entries as part of our "Elite Athlete Program". To qualify, you must have met or exceeded the time standards outline below in the last 18 months. Male 10 Mile : 57 minutes Female 10 Mile : 61 minutes Male 5K : 15:45 Female 5K : 17:45 Send your verification to lmcubridgerun@gmail.com with the subject line "Elite Entry". Team Program New in 2021 was the activation of our team program, which is a new way to have fun