Grand Rapids Running Tours

Grand Rapids Running Tours Caroline can also customize tours to accommodate any athletic ability, entertainment and cultural interest. For more detailed information visit the website.

Grand Rapids Running Tours offers 75+ thematically organized guided group or individual running or walking tours oriented around specific Grand Rapids landmarks and points of interest. Step-on bus tours as well as "virtual" tours (presentations) are available. NOTE - we meet in the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel for all events, unless otherwise specified.

DTE employees on a "team building" activity. In honor of Women's History Month, this is a walking tour honoring Grand R...
03/27/2025

DTE employees on a "team building" activity. In honor of Women's History Month, this is a walking tour honoring Grand Rapids' Lady Legends.

WHAT'S AHEAD?Can you say demisemiseptcentennial?Huh? It is the commemoration of an event that happened 175 years ago. ...
03/25/2025

WHAT'S AHEAD?

Can you say demisemiseptcentennial?

Huh? It is the commemoration of an event that happened 175 years ago. Meaning, our city of Grand Rapids was founded in 1850 on April 2. Happy Birthday to us!

Accordingly, we will honor those visionary pioneers of early Grand Rapids by walking through history, enjoying the Community Legends Bronze Sculpture Project.

Join Caroline on a FREE walking tour on either of the following dates/times, graciously sponsored by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Thursday, May 1 at 6:00p.m. Meeting on the center of the Blue Bridge.

Sunday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Meeting on the center of the Blue Bridge.

No registration necessary. Just drop-in.

Legacies & Legends in Bronze Walking Tour

The Grand Rapids Community Legends Project was established by local philanthropist and businessman, Peter Secchia and his family, in 2008 with the intent of keeping local history alive. They made a pledge to provide downtown Grand Rapids with a selection of bronze tributes of Grand Rapids’ most notable contributors. In the words of Peter Secchia, “How will you know who you can be, if you do not know who you have been?” Discover who, what, and where on this blended tour of statue art and local history.

A Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. walking tour in celebration of Women's History Month. This one highlights the Women's Way ...
03/25/2025

A Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. walking tour in celebration of Women's History Month. This one highlights the Women's Way Mural Project. Big accomplishments. Big lives. Amazing local women.

It is always exciting to see the presentation projected on a super big screen. Today was a crowd of Northview Senior C...
03/19/2025

It is always exciting to see the presentation projected on a super big screen. Today was a crowd of Northview Senior Citizens at Northview High School.

Never a dull moment in downtown Grand Rapids! We opened Women's History Month with a RAD American Women A - Z walking t...
03/04/2025

Never a dull moment in downtown Grand Rapids! We opened Women's History Month with a RAD American Women A - Z walking tour. RAD and AMAZING stories!

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

The last day of World of Winter 2025 - and the last walking tour through the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. art installation...
03/03/2025

The last day of World of Winter 2025 - and the last walking tour through the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. art installations. Thankful and grateful for two fun-filled (chilly) months.

The final week of Black History Month - and the last in a series of walking tours celebrating local African American His...
02/27/2025

The final week of Black History Month - and the last in a series of walking tours celebrating local African American History on the Grand.

Thanks, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., for including these events in the World of Winter!

In anticipation of Women's History Month...You are invited to two different, FREE walking tours, thanks, to a sponsorshi...
02/26/2025

In anticipation of Women's History Month...

You are invited to two different, FREE walking tours, thanks, to a sponsorship from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.:

6 p.m. Monday, March 3, Meet in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum at Rosa Parks Circle. The walking tour is RAD American Women A - Z.

6 p.m. Monday, March 24, Meet in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum at Rosa Parks Circle. The walking tour is Women's Way Murals.

No registration necessary. Just show up!

Another Chilly Challenge for the books...22 people completed seven walking tours. But, we had over 40 walkers, on avera...
02/22/2025

Another Chilly Challenge for the books...22 people completed seven walking tours. But, we had over 40 walkers, on average, for each walk. Learned so much about GR, enjoyed the brisk weather, made friends. Thanks, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for sponsoring this series for the 7th year in a row.

Winding down World of Winter walking tours...we are enjoying the Meadow Field at sunset on a frosty Wednesday evening...
02/20/2025

Winding down World of Winter walking tours...we are enjoying the Meadow Field at sunset on a frosty Wednesday evening...

Only one more Chilly Challenge walk to go with 22 contenders poised to be rewarded with a $25 gift card to a downtown lo...
02/13/2025

Only one more Chilly Challenge walk to go with 22 contenders poised to be rewarded with a $25 gift card to a downtown local business (for those who participated 7 weeks in a row). What a fabulous group of enthusiastic and brave participants!

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Taking a walking tour, African American History on the Grand...during a snowstorm. Why not? It's Downtown Grand Rapids...
02/13/2025

Taking a walking tour, African American History on the Grand...during a snowstorm. Why not? It's Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.'s World of Winter and Black History Month.

02/11/2025

Sometimes you show up where and when you least expect it!

Chilly Challenge #5 already? We toured the Miles & Miles of GR Murals today.Thanks, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for hos...
02/06/2025

Chilly Challenge #5 already? We toured the Miles & Miles of GR Murals today.

Thanks, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for hosting the World of Winter.

Enjoying Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.'s World of Winter. The Art Installations were beautiful - and the walking tour was ...
02/06/2025

Enjoying Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.'s World of Winter. The Art Installations were beautiful - and the walking tour was fun because of a lively group of locals and visitors from out of town.

Chilly Challenge Walk #4! Over 60 people showed up to learn more about iconic downtown haunted legends...Downtown Gran...
01/31/2025

Chilly Challenge Walk #4! Over 60 people showed up to learn more about iconic downtown haunted legends...

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

2025 "African American History on the Grand Walking Tour" as part of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. World of Winter! Next o...
01/30/2025

2025 "African American History on the Grand Walking Tour" as part of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. World of Winter! Next one? Wednesday, February 12, meeting in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum at 6:00 p.m. No reg. necessary - just drop in. FREE.

Chilly Challenge walk #3 -Exploring the Art Installations of the 2025 World of Winter. Thank you Downtown Grand Rapids...
01/23/2025

Chilly Challenge walk #3 -Exploring the Art Installations of the 2025 World of Winter. Thank you Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for staging this incredible two-month-long event!

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Grand Rapids Running Tours offers 40+ thematically organized guided group or individual running or walking tours oriented around specific Grand Rapids landmarks and points of interest. We also customize tours to accommodate any athletic ability, entertainment and cultural interest. Step-on bus tours as well as "virtual" tours (presentations) are available. NOTE - we meet in the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel for all events, unless otherwise specified. For more detailed information visit our website.