Michigan · 5K · 5K Handcycle · Kids Steeplechase
Brian Diemer Family of Races
Brian Diemer Family of Races is a 5K, 5K Handcycle, Kids Steeplechase and Special Olympics Sprint event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 12, 2027. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 12, 2027
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K, 5K Handcycle, Kids Steeplechase, Special Olympics Sprint
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, fast course in the Cutlerville/Grand Rapids area, minimal elevation
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Brian Diemer Family of Races
A flat, fast 5K with six live bands along the route where runners can win prizes if they beat Olympic steeplechaser Brian Diemer to the finish.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of West Michigan's largest and longest-running 5Ks (36+ years), hosted by three-time Olympian Brian Diemer
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Brian Diemer Family of Races: common questions
- When is the Brian Diemer Family of Races?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 12, 2027.
- Where is the Brian Diemer Family of Races held?
- In Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- What distances does the Brian Diemer Family of Races offer?
- 5K, 5K Handcycle, Kids Steeplechase and Special Olympics Sprint.
- How many people run the Brian Diemer Family of Races?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Brian Diemer Family of Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Brian Diemer Family of Races start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Brian Diemer Family of Races?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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