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

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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Sleep Inn & Suites

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Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids

Located in Grand Rapids, Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids is within a 15-minute drive of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Van Andel Arena.  This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Patterson Ice Center and 1 mi (1.6 km) from MSA Fieldhouse.

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