GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The latest Road Mile Race took place in Grand Rapids Sunday morning, and dozens of people turned out to hit the ground running.
The race had three heats: the mini mile, mile run and elite mile run. It started at the corner of Wealthy and Front in the downtown area, ending near John Ball Park and I-196.
Cash prizes and gift cards were awarded to the top three finishers of each division. There was also a masters winner and an overall non-binary winner.
Running enthusiasts were pleased to branch out and meet other people at events like the Road Mile Race.
Avid runners in the area are just happy that events like this are ways for them to branch out and connect with others.
“Running, training in general, is just an outlet for just fun and putting my effort into something that is controllable and enjoyable,” says Kameron Torchia, who participated in Sunday’s race.
Organizers of the event say they hope it will turn into a yearly tradition for runners in the area.
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