Run thru the Rapids

Run Thru the Rapids is the second oldest organized run in Michigan.  We've been doing it for more than 50 years!  It's an annual event held each fall, in conjunction with the Grand Rapids Marathon, held the third weekend of October.  We have a 5k run, 5k walk or 10k run to choose from. 

Hundreds of people take part in this popular event which raises money toward scholarships to help kids attend Camp Manitou-Lin each summer. More than 400 runners and walkers participate annually in the Run. We now are part of the University of Michigan Health-West Marathon weekend of races.

We are indebted to the Grand Rapids Marathon, under the capable leadership of Don Kern, a Y Service Club member, for incorporating our event as part of the Grand Rapids Marathon. This has meant an increase in participation and a great savings in overhead, resulting in more money going directly to Camp Manitou-Lin scholarships.