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Grand Rapids is alive with team sporting events all year long. In winter, hockey is the rage headlined by the Grand Rapids Griffins. In warmer seasons, West Michigan Whitecaps, an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers baseball team, creates a lively environment for families including mascots and wonderful food. And, every May, one of the top 25K sports events, Fifth Third River Bank Run, hosts thousands of runners from around the world.
Aquinas College
- 1607 Robinson Road SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799
- Phone: (616) 459-8281
- Region: Southeast
Calvin College
- 3201 Burton St. SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Phone: (616) 526-6280
- Region: Southeast
Perennial contenders for the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball crown. The school fields a nationally ranked cross-country team and top-rated women's basketball team. For ticket information, call (616) 526-6282. MORE >>
Cornerstone University
- 1001 E. Beltline NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Phone: (616) 222-1455
- Region: Northeast
Davenport University
- 415 East Fulton St.
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 451-3511
- Region: Downtown
Fifth Third River Bank Run
- Race Headquarters
- PO Box 2194
- Grand Rapids, MI 49501
- Phone: (616) 771-1590
- Region: Downtown
35th Annual River Bank Run presented by Fifth Third Bank. The nation's largest 25K-road race annually draws thousands of top runners from throughout the world and takes place on Saturday, May 12, 2012. For more information, call (616) 771-1590 or log on to www.53riverbankrun.com. MORE >>
Grand Rapids Community College
- 111 Lyon Street, NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 234-4261
- Region: Downtown
The GRCC Raiders compete in the national Junior College Athletic Association. GRCC teams present the highest quality of collegiate athletic competition. For ticket and schedule information call (616) 234-3990. MORE >>
Grand Cycling Classic
- Downtown Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Region: Downtown
The 1.2 kilometer criterium course looped through the historic brick streets of downtown Grand Rapids. There are five races plus kids' races, open to children aged 9 and younger. Race takes place Saturday, September 6, 2008. MORE >>
Grand Rapids Griffins
- 130 W. Fulton St.
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 774-4585
- Region: Downtown
This AHL team offers the coolest game in town. The Griffins, the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings, play in the beautiful Van Andel Arena. Call (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737 for ticket information. MORE >>
Grand Rapids Marathon
- David D. Hunting YMCA
- 475 Lake Michigan Drive
- Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Region: Downtown
The Grand Rapids Marathon is group of races designed by runners for runners. MORE >>
Grand Rapids Yacht Club Regattas
- 740 Lakeside Dr SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Region: Southeast
May-October MORE >>
Grand Valley State University
- One Campus Drive
- Allendale, MI 49401
- Phone: (616) 331-2686
- Region: Southwest
Grand Valley's Lakers are a powerhouse contender in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, competing at the NCAA Division II level. For ticket information, call (616) 331-8800. MORE >>
Kuyper College
- 3333 E Beltline Ave. NE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Phone: (616) 222-3000
- Region: Northeast
Millennium Triathlon
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Region: Southwest
Adult and kids are welcome to participate in this annual event held in August at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids. Visit the website for more information: www.millenniumtriathlon.com. MORE >>
Rare Air Fest
- , MI
- Region: Northeast
West Michigan's premier freestyle snowboarding and skiing contest, Cannonsburg Ski Area, January. MORE >>
State Games of Michigan
- Throughout Grand Rapids, MI
- Region: Nearby
Open to all amateur athletes in the State of Michigan. Visit the website for more information:www.stategamesmichigan.com. Various locations in and around Grand Rapids, June 24-26. MORE >>
Fifth Third Ballpark - Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps
- 4500 West River Dr. NE
- Comstock Park, MI 49321
- Phone: (616) 784-4131
- Region: Northeast
Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Whitecaps play April through September at Fifth Third Ballpark. For ticket information, call (616) 784-4131. MORE >>
