# Event Details

- **Event Name**: the overGRound marathon/relay
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The overGRound is a free, unsanctioned marathon and marathon relay through the city of Grand Rapids whose route showcases the variety of GR’s features and neighborhoods (beyond Butterworth and Millennium). This is an inclusive, supportive, and free running event celebrating community and a grassroots, no frills spirit of running and free fitness. It is a co-hosted event featuring the many wonderful running and fitness communities of Grand Rapids. Together, participating clubs can invite people out to run, cheer, and support runners on the course. The public is warmly welcomed to participate.

This will be the third running of the overGRound, the first (known) marathon held fully within GR city limits. Once again, it will be hosted by local participating clubs—to be announced soon! 

This year the overGRound will be held October 25, 2026 at 8am, starting and ending at Veterans Memorial Park. The [subject to updates!] carefully designed course passes many coffee shops, a variety of neighborhoods, cityscapes, and parks before returning to Veterans Memorial Park.

Whether you run the marathon, organize a team to run the relay, or just show up to support the runners, let’s make it once again a fun, unique, out-in-the-open Grand Rapids event that goes beyond the norm.

Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/theoverGRound

#theoverGRound2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/the-overground-marathon-relay/200029770337839
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 72

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Veterans Memorial Park
- **lat**: 42.96378
- **long**: -85.66645
- **full address**: Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-32ND, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is the overGRound marathon/relay being held?
  - **A:** the overGRound marathon/relay takes place on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am at Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-32ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing the overGRound marathon/relay?
  - **A:** the overGRound marathon/relay is organized by THE OVERGROUND MARATHON/RELAY.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** the overGRound marathon/relay is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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