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

Thornapple Brewing Co. offers a wide selection of house-made spirits, from agave and bourbon to spiced rum and whiskey. Skilled bartenders combine them with the freshest ingredients to create 25+ cocktails, including 32-oz. buckets of liquid heaven. Or you can opt for a flight of 1-oz. shot glasses to savor spirits separately. Thornapple also brews its own beer, cider, mead, wine and seltzer, all of which pair beautifully with items from the extensive food menu. Stop in for Happy Hour specials Monday-Friday and brunch on Sunday. Located in the 28th Street shopping and dining corridor in southeast GR.

Thornapple Brewing Co. Facility Tour

Sundance Grill & Bar on 28th Street is a go-to destination for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Grand Rapids, conveniently located near the airport. Serving bold Southwestern flavors and classic American comfort food, this location features favorites like favorites like the Taos Skillet, Mahi-Mahi Tacos, the Maryland Blue Lump Crab Scramble and handcrafted cocktails from a full bar. Known for its welcoming, casual atmosphere, Sundance on 28th Street is open daily with weekend brunch, takeout, and catering—making it an easy choice for breakfast on 28th Street or a relaxed meal near the airport.

Sundance Grill and Bar - 28th St.

Ganders specializes in American cuisine with a modern twist. Michigan grown, sourced, and produced products are at the center of our menu. Our chefs take pride in their ingredients and work with local vendors to create a variety of thoughtful entrees. We work directly with local breweries to create a multiple-course beer tasting dinner. And a local brewer is often available for a little beer education. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ganders Grand Rapids

Downtown restaurant offers an incredible array of authentic Indian dishes made from fresh ingredients, including vegetarian options and a lunch buffet.

Steak & Spice by Curry Kitchen

Broad Leaf Local Beer is owned and operated by the same family as Brewery Vivant. At Broad Leaf's tasting room, we focus on flavor exploration, building community and finding the connections between industry and the natural environment. We are continually exploring what it means to be a modern American craft brewery. Our kitchen will open in Summer of 2019 and will serve street food out of a re-purposed shipping container. Prior to then, food trucks are often set up outside, check out our Facebook page for the food truck schedule. Broad Leaf beer is only available onsite and in limited quantity.

Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits - Kentwood

Michigan-based chain diner serves an expansive menu of American comfort food, including hot dogs, burgers and fries, plus various Greek specialties.

Leo's Coney Island

Michigan-based burger-and-beer chain customizes each location with fresh, local ingredients and locally inspired décor.

Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern - Cascade

Break Room Therapy is a place where you can come in to let it all out! Think of all the stress, grief, frustration, and aggravations in your life. Or just simply as a entertainment you have never tried before. Pick from our wide selection of objects, and let loose! It is a place you always needed but never had access to until now!

Break Room Therapy

Where good taste never ends, you know it's Noto's!" Noto's is not only a fine-dining restaurant, but a large banquet facility. The old world atmosphere of the interior speaks of quality and care. Noto's lounge has live music, a gracious but casually elegant dining room with a massive wine list recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine, and spectacular authentic Italian food!

Noto's Old World Italian Dining & Banquet/Conference Facility

Sugar Momma's is a vibrant bakery and café located in the southeast end of Grand Rapids, in Cascade township. We specialize in tasty sweet and savory pastries, cakes, tortes, and an assortment of breads. We also feature a full service espresso bar, as well as a variety of fruit and tea drinks. Certified Pastry Chef Haley McNeil only uses the highest of quality ingredients, creating the most delicious desserts and pastries for all occasions. Stop in and enjoy a great snack or even lunch! Stay in and take advantage f our comfortable cafe seating, as well as our free Wi-Fi!

Sugar Momma's Bakery & Cafe

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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