Name: Gorundhog Day Marathon
Start: 2027-02-06
End: 2027-02-06

Bestside Bar & Grill is a longtime West Side neighborhood staple known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and wide selection of drinks. Located on Leonard Street, it offers a casual setting that’s great for everything from weeknight dinners to group outings. The menu features a variety of crowd favorites, including burgers, wings, sandwiches, and shareable appetizers, along with brunch and daily specials. Bestside also includes golf simulators, adding a unique activity-based experience that makes it more than just a place to eat and drink.

Bestside Bar and Grill

**Rapid River Stillhouse**

We’re not just a restaurant—we’re a three-level experience built for those who love bold whiskey, great food, and live music.

Start on the first floor with our *Gatlinburg-style whiskey tasting bar*, where you can sip your way through our handcrafted spirits just steps from where they’re made. Then settle in and enjoy Southern-inspired comfort food, packed with smoky flavors and chef-driven twists—served on all three floors.

Upstairs, our second level hosts live music that ranges from country and blues to rock and tribute nights. And when the weather’s right, head up to the rooftop deck for sweeping city views, cool drinks, and the best sunsets in town.

Whether you're grabbing lunch, catching a show, or just sampling some of the best whiskey around—**there’s always something to experience at the Stillhouse.**

**Bold whiskey. Live music. Southern flavor.**  
Come see what we’re all about.

Rapid River Stillhouse

Firebird Bar GR is a West Side bar and restaurant that brings together live music, casual dining, and a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere. Designed as a place to relax and connect, the space features a steady lineup of entertainment, including live bands, DJs, trivia nights, and themed watch parties. The menu focuses on comfort-style favorites, with options like pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches, and shareable appetizers. Whether stopping in for a night out or a laid-back hang, Firebird offers a lively yet approachable experience on the West Side.

Firebird Bar GR

Bridge Street Bar is a Detroit-themed sports bar located in the heart of the West Side. Blending Detroit sports culture with the Grand Rapids community, it offers a casual, energetic setting that’s ideal for catching the game or meeting up with friends. Guests can expect a lineup of scratch-made bar food, including burgers, sandwiches, and Detroit-inspired favorites, along with a strong selection of beer and drinks. With multiple TVs and a lively atmosphere, Bridge Street Bar has quickly become a go-to spot for game day and neighborhood gatherings.

Bridge Street Bar

Enjoy one of our world-class beers, produced on-site, alongside a handcrafted sandwich in our taproom - a spacious beer hall where, on most nights, you can experience some killer live music.

Founders Brewing Company

We hope that you will join us for limited tours of our production facility on Saturdays at 11:15am and 11:45am and Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Tours are $10 each and include a Founders logo pint glass. We are also offering a combined tour and tasting experience on Saturdays at 12:30pm for $30. In addition to the tour of our production facility, you will participate in a guided tasting of all of our regularly distributed beers, as well as something special. (Don’t ask us what it will be—it will vary and may not be determined until the day of the tasting. Surprises are fun.)

One of our education ambassadors will guide you through both of our brewhouses—our original 30 barrel system and our 2011 addition, an 85 barrel Steinecker Combicube B to which we added another mash tun and kettle in April 2013; our cellar, with fermenters and bright tanks of various shapes and sizes; our on-site warehouse; and our packaging hall, which includes a KHS kegging line, a Krones bottling line, a depalletizer and lowerator. a recently installed canning line and a new palletizer. All of this equipment helps us produce enough beer to be the 30th largest craft brewery by sales volume in 2012—and we continue to grow. Our education ambassadors will explain what is unique about our process and will answer any questions that you may have along the way.

Please arrive on time. Must be 21 and up. Closed toe shoes are required.

Founders Brewing Company Facility Tour

Grand Rapids and surrounding areas are served by Rapid buses of the Interurban Transit Partnership. Rapid buses run seven days a week and include evening hours. Routes originate at the Rapid Central Station, 250 Grandville SW. Located at the corner of Grandville and Cherry Street. Buses stop at marked stops and shelters. Call for route information or visit http://www.ridetherapid.org

Rapid Bus

We take pride and careful attention to the quality of our food and with the dedication of our whole family, it has taken Salvatore’s a step up…and in 1986 a few steps over, to the present location, 654 Stocking. And with my family’s addition including my brother’s wife Frances, and their two sons, Salvatore and Gabriel, my wife, Barbara and our son Emmanuel, here is where my family mixes tradition…the old and new. Now sit back. Savor your meal. Enjoy a beverage and be sure to make a date to come back.

Salvatore's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

Burger Theory is a place where you feel at home and welcome when you are here whether it is for a business luncheon, catching the game, or a place for family and friends to come together for dinner and drinks. We provide a casual environment and warm, knowledgeable service with a full bar serving a wide selection of craft beer and wine options. Top it all off with a simple, sweet dessert served in a mason jar. And for the early-risers, breakfast is offered each morning. \*The menu may be limited due to COVID-19

Burger Theory

Welcome to Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine, your gateway to the vibrant flavors of India! Delight in our diverse menu featuring rich, aromatic curries, perfectly spiced biryanis, and sizzling tandoori dishes, all crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Experience the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere that makes every meal a celebration. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

~ Team Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine

Curry Leaf - Downtown Market

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

We’ve all heard of Punxsutawney Phil, the little furry guy in Pennsylvania who comes out, sees his shadow, and declares six more weeks of winter. Then there’s Augustus T. Groundhog, better known as Grand Rapids Gus. He’s Phil’s much more interesting cousin. Unlike Phil, who it seems can only see shadows, Gus has much better eyesight and can look at a calendar on February 2 and know that spring doesn’t start for six weeks. Gus suggested that instead of lamenting over six more weeks of winter, we should EMBRACE the cold and snow and do something fun. And so, the Groundhog Day Marathon was born.

The modified course for 2024 was pretty popular. We've certified the new course, so we'll be starting behind the pavilion this year again. Looking forward to seeing you in 2027!

**EARLY START**--If you're planning to be running more than about 6 hours, please start at the 7:00 am early start. The normal start is at 8:00 am

**The Basics**  
It’s a winter running event, outside Grand Rapids Michigan. YES! THERE WILL PROBABLY BE LOTS OF SNOW ON THE COURSE.

The Friday and Saturday beginning of February. In 2027, it's February 5-6.

It’s more fun than you should have with your clothes on. (And we DEFINITELY suggest you keep your clothes on!)

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