Name: Candy Cane Course - Grand Rapids
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20

Play pickleball at Belknap Park, the home court of the Grand Rapids Pickleball Club.

Belknap Park

At Brann's, we've combined our legendary food with an unparalleled sports atmosphere – a combination you simply can’t find anywhere else. Our menu boasts a huge selection of unique flavors while staying true to our roots and the item that made us famous, the 8oz. Sizzling Sirloin Steak. Our premiere sports bar and our dining rooms house more HDTVs and projection screen than any restaurant or even sports bar can compete with.

Johnny Brann’s A Steakhouse & Grille

Story Cafe

Cafe Mamo is an American restaurant inspired by Grandma's Garden. Classic midwestern dishes paired with tasty wine in a warm, comfortable setting.

Cafe Mamo

The closest beach to Grand Rapids is just five minutes from downtown and offers six acres of sandy lake frontage, a well-marked swimming area, boat rentals and one of America’s Top 10 Splashpads. Millennium Park’s beach facilities include locker and changing rooms, restrooms, picnic areas and a concession stand with hot food, snacks and frozen treats. Daily admission to the beach and splashpad is $4 for ages 16-62, $3 for ages 63 & older and $2 for children ages 3-15. Ages 2 and under get in free. Season passes are also available. Millennium is one of the nation’s largest urban parks, spanning 1,400 acres and nearly 18 miles of paved hiking/biking trails through diverse terrain. Pets are not allowed in the beach area but are permitted on a leash of six foot or less elsewhere in the park. There is no fee for accessing non-beach portions of the park.

Millennium Park

Nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, The Toasted Pickle offers a delightful dining experience that blends creativity and comfort in its sandwich-centric menu. Located at 820 Michigan St NE, this vibrant eatery quickly becomes a favorite for those who appreciate unique and flavorful combinations. Known for their inventive culinary twists, The Toasted Pickle specializes in serving gourmet sandwiches that tantalize taste buds with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

The Toasted Pickle Grand Rapids

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

Race Day Schedule  
7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup  
8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)  
9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!  
  
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!  
  
The Fun Includes  
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal  
Chip-timing with live results and awards  
Free photos  
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line  
Plenty of fun!  
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!  
  
\*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!  
  
\*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!  
  
More Than a Run  
Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.  
Run your race, your way.  
  
5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!  
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!  
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Candy Cane Course - Grand Rapids

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