Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) and Zero Day will host the Veterans Day 5 Walk, Run & Roll event on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The event will be held at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is open to the public. Registration and check-in start at 7:15 a.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Army Veteran Danielle Engle will perform the national anthem.
The event includes several races. The 5-mile run starts at 8:30 a.m. The myTeam Triumph 5K, where volunteers push veterans in chariots, follows. A standard 5K begins at 8:50 a.m., and a 0.5-mile remembrance walk starts at 8:55 a.m. Walk-up registrations are accepted on the morning of the event. Zero Day will donate all proceeds and donations from the event to MVHGR. myTeam Triumph – Michigan Chapter is organizing volunteers, called Angels, to assist veterans during the 5K run. Those interested in volunteering can contact [email protected].
After the races, a SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast will be held in the Home’s bistro from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Race participants, volunteers, and veteran members will receive a complimentary breakfast. Guests are asked to make a minimum $5 donation to MVHGR. Sponsors include Zero Day, SpartanNash, myTeam Triumph – Michigan Chapter, and Gentex. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available…