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19th annual Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk

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19th annual Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk, Grand Rapids

Distances

  • Running

    Marathon

    26.2 mi

About

Van Andel Institute (VAI) is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations. Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to more than 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with a growing number of national and international collaborators to foster discovery.

Catering & aid stations

Aid stations available

Pacers

Pacers are welcome to join the 5K Run. Please register with the 'Run (Timed)' option.

Surface mix

  • 100% asphalt

Typical weather in Grand Rapids

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan31°18°
08:12
17:33
Feb33°17°
07:42
18:14
Mar45°27°
07:55
19:50
Apr56°38°
07:01
20:26
May68°50°
06:20
21:00
Jun78°60°
06:04
21:24
Jul81°64°
06:18
21:20
Aug80°63°
06:50
20:46
Sep73°57°
07:24
19:54
Oct60°46°
07:57
19:01
Nov47°35°
07:36
17:20
Dec36°25°
08:08
17:10

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Results

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Hotels near the start

FAQ

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Last updated: Jun 11, 2026, 01:14:35 AM

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