About the overGRound marathon/relay
A free, unsanctioned road marathon and relay winding through Grand Rapids neighborhoods, past coffee shops, parks, and cityscapes before returning to Veterans Memorial Park. The route is designed to show parts of the city that bigger events skip. Aid stations and volunteer bikers check in with runners along the way, and relay teams can split the distance however works for them, using coffee shops as natural handoff points.
The event is self-supported in spirit, so bring your own gear and expect a stripped-down, no-frills morning. The finish at Veterans Memorial Park draws runners, relay teams, and people who simply came out to cheer. All paces are welcome, and the crowd at the finish sticks around to welcome everyone back in.
