Name: Michigan Adventure Race: Winter Edition
Start: 2027-01-16
End: 2027-01-16

With the soul of a snow-covered lodge and the repose of a sun-soaked beach house, Bostwick Lake Inn sits aside the tranquil waters of Bostwick Lake on the outskirts of Rockford, Michigan.

A century's worth of history and character can be felt amongst the warm hues and knotty pine of the "BLI." The four-season deck is the favored spot for dining with the option to enjoy a craft beer or cocktail on the beach during warm weather months. The restaurant menu is highlighted by farm-fresh fare, smoke-tinged shareables, and imaginative takes on traditional American cuisine. Our regular guests rate the Potato Crusted Walleye and Crispy Brussels Sprouts as can't-miss classics. Whether you are seeking a destination for new adventures or a haven away from the daily grind–know that you can always **escape to the lake.**

Bostwick Lake Inn

We hold ourselves to a very high standard in quality, service, and professionalism. We serve nothing but high quality and great-tasting products! We care about our customers, employees, and the community like they're part of our own family!

Bostwick Bakery & Coffee Shop

Over the past 28 years The Honey Creek Inn preserves and exemplifies what a Pub truly is: historic, full of local tradition, and the warmth of the many hearts that have passed through the Inn over the years. Displaying hundreds of original taps of beers served over the years the Honey Creek Inn continues serving the best brews in true English pint glasses. Preparing foods from around the world and your mom’s kitchen, award winning Chef Laurel Mayer Deruda creates a menu with exciting twists!

Honey Creek Inn

Comfortable northern lodge atmosphere, featuring two fireplaces and full-service bar. Full menu, fresh fish, wild game and choice steaks.

Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

The Cannonsburg adventure tour puts adventurists in the Cannonsburg tree tops, zipping through terrain guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Perfect for first-timers or the experienced adrenaline junkie.

Cannonsburg Zipline

TreeRunner Grand Rapids features an extensive aerial park with over 70 obstacles and zip lines, designed to test your balance, strength, and courage. With trails ranging from beginner to expert levels, it caters to a wide range of skill levels and confidence. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer looking for a little adventure, there’s something for everyone.

The park is an ideal destination for families, groups of friends, or even corporate team-building events, providing an engaging environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork. The beautiful, wooded setting offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing guests to connect with nature while having a blast.

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is your ultimate destination for unforgettable outdoor high ropes and ziplining adventures, catering to ages 7 and up with multiple skill levels.

Spread over 158 acres, the park features a diverse array of thoughtfully curated gardens and breathtaking outdoor sculptures. Visitors can stroll through various themed gardens, each designed to engage the senses and inspire curiosity. Noteworthy among them is the serene Japanese Garden, which offers a harmonious blend of traditional design and natural beauty.

For modern art aficionados, the sculpture park showcases an impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed artists, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden provides an engaging experience for younger visitors, making it a family-friendly destination.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is also acclaimed for its dynamic exhibitions and year-round events, ensuring there's always something new to explore. Whether you're a local looking for a serene day out or a tourist seeking a distinctive cultural experience, this park is a must-visit.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

There are many areas within Meijer Gardens to explore, including five indoor gardens: The Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, Victorian Garden Parlor, the nation’s largest Carnivorous Plant House, etc.

Rockford Brewing Company (RBC) opened for business in 2012 by its founding partners, Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard. Although relatively new as a company, RBC’s team has over 15 years of previous professional brewing and business experience. RBC specializes in traditional and inventive beers that focus on Michigan agriculture. The brewery is located in historic downtown Rockford, MI and is situated adjacent to Michigan’s Frederick Meijer White Pine Trail State Park and among the rolling hills of the beautiful Rogue River Valley.

Rockford Brewing Company

A view of the golf course and a variety of food and beverage services are offered. Their banquet facility is available for private parties, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, and golf outings.

Boulder Creek Restaurant & Banquet Facility

A family style restaurant which features the "Home of the Hot Dog Hall of Fame". Eat 12 or more of our World Famous chili dogs and your name will be added to the Hot Dog Wall of Fame.

The Corner Bar

Boulder Creek is an upscale 18-hole public course with a warm atmosphere and courteous, professional staff. The elegant, yet casual clubhouse has a pro shop, restaurant, bar and banquet facilities.

Boulder Creek Golf Club

There’s nothing better than spending time with good friends in the kitchen, working together to make a meal, and sharing a fun experience where you might even learn something new.

Thought Design Culinary Classes

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

Join us for the largest, craziest winter adventure race in the USA. You and your teammate(s) will hunt for checkpoints, running on and off trail, navigating with a map, snowshoeing (short loop, snowshoes provided), and conquering Amazing Race-like challenges. Up to 3 hours. New family division added. Entry includes ¼ zip pullover ($35 retail) and goulash lunch. Capped at 475 and expected to sell out! Great for introducing beginners to the sport.

Michigan Adventure Race: Winter Edition

Four days of championship foosball in Grand Rapids. Juniors and touring professionals play at the same tables. Every dollar raised helps put free foosball tables in schools.

The Great Lakes Classic

Gear up for the 2026 University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon, a thrilling all-ages multi-sport event set to energize the vibrant streets of Grand Rapids on October 18, 2026!  Traverse the scenic landscapes of Michigan's second-largest city as you race towards triumph amidst the community's cheers. 

University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon

The 2026 Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, presented by Fusion Medical, is a Grand Rapids Thunder home tournament taking place October 24–25, 2026, at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This six-team Division II–III wheelchair rugby competition welcomes athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials, with lunch and a tournament T-shirt provided to participants. Tournament schedules will be emailed after rosters are received, with roster submissions due October 13.

Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament

The 2nd annual Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament is taking place in West Michigan in November 2026! Teams throughout the nation will compete for the gold medal in a thrilling 4-day experience.

Special Olympics North America Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.



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