From: Kent County Sheriff Department

On Sunday, 8/26 350 athletes will participate in the Michigan Titanium Triathlon. The race will originate at Versluis Park (Northland Ave/Plainfield Ave) at 7 AM. After completing the swim, athletes will then bike 112 miles throughout northeast Kent County (see map). They will then run 26 miles down Grand River Dr and 3 Mile Rd as far south as Knapp St.

These roads are open to traffic however, beware of some delays at intersections. Also, while driving along the course be extra vigilant of cyclists, runners, police officers and volunteers.

The run course, Grand River Dr between Northland Ave and Knapp St – and – 3 Mile Rd between Dunnigan Ave and Grand River Ave will be closed to thru traffic. Local resident’s traffic will be allowed.

Race starts at 7 AM. Bikers will be on the course from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Runners will be on the course from 11 AM to as late as midnight.

From the Roselle Park's Grand River Run Facebook page:

Trail and road runners unite! Join us SATURDAY, SEPT. 29TH @ 9 a.m. at Roselle Park in Ada Township, Michigan for the inaugural GRAND RIVER RUN-8K and 1.5-MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY RUN/WALK as part of the 5th ANNUAL ROSELLE RIVER FESTIVAL. 

The 8-K course consists of nearly equal parts paved and off-road trail running through a 240-acre nature preserve with beautiful, panoramic views of the Grand River, wetlands, and wildlife. Prizes awarded in each age category; race shirts; free post-race festivities.

We offer video game tournaments for teens, and we’ve been told that many younger kids want to particpate in a tournament as well. Guess what? The answer is yes!

This summer we are offering our first ever Mario Kart Tournaments for Kids! Children in grades 1-5 can enjoy Mario Kart, snacks, prizes and more. The tournaments will take place at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 26 at the Kentwood branch and at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 28 at the Cascade Township branch.