The Hartford Nationals Schedule & Venues
General Information, Schedule, and Venues
The 2026 The Hartford Nationals will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan from July 10-16, 2026.
General Information
Health and Wellness
Medical support will be provided to the athletes competing at The Hartford Nationals. They will be onsite at each competition if an athlete has a medical concern. Both the locations of the Athletic Trainers at each competition venue and the locations of nearby hospitals and urgent cares will be shared prior to the event. In the event of a medical emergency, please call 911. Please watch this Emergency Action Plan Video for an overview of health, wellness, and safety at The Hartford Nationals.
- Please refer to the medical tent if you have any medical concerns during the competition.
- If you have a medical issue outside of competition please call your medical provider or call 911.
- The Sports Medicine Team will be serving registered athletes. Please allow only one coach or family member with an athlete in the tent at any given time.
- You are responsible for your own medications such as inhalers for asthma, epi pens for severe allergies, and oxygen (we do not have oxygen on site).
- If an athlete is seen by the Sports Medicine Team and declared to have a concussion, they will be disqualified from competition.
- The Sports Medicine Team uses best practices for monitoring core body temperature. If needed, rapid cooling is used before transport.
Emergency Medical Information
Additional information for hospitals and urgent care facilities located near each competition site can be found in the Emergency Action Plan Maps.
General Security
General security will exist for the venues as well as occasional presence from local law enforcement. If you experience a security threat, immediately dial 911 to activate emergency response, and then inform Dana Dodge who is onsite with Move United at ddodge@moveunitedsport.org or 240-268-1246.
Competition Environment – Weather
Heat-related illnesses are one of the greatest risks for athletes competing outdoors. It is advised to begin hydrating a couple of days ahead of your arrival at Nationals and continue to hydrate well throughout the week. Cooling towels will be provided by Move United and ample water and ice will be available at all sport venues.
Weather announcements will be communicated through the Nationals App. If severe weather happens during a competition, an announcement will be made via the Nationals App as well as over the PA system, where applicable, and the emergency plan will be followed.
Schedule of Events
A final schedule of events for the 2026 The Hartford Nationals will be posted in spring 2026.
Event Venues
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the recommended airport for those traveling to our event via airplane. Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest, and United all service Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Ground transportation is the responsibility of each athlete, coach, and family members attending Nationals. Transportation is not provided by the local organizing committee or Move United.
Hotel Options
Hotel information can be found on our Host City and Hotels page.
Competition Venues
- Archery
- Mary Free Bed YMCA: 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Boccia
- Para Powerlifting
- Mary Free Bed YMCA: 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Paratriathlon
- Millennium Park: 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI 49534
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Venema Aquatic Center – Calvin University: 3195 Knight Way Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Track & Field
- Gainey Athletic Complex – Calvin University: 1661 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Wheelchair Tennis
- MVP Athletic Club, Crahen: 115 Crahen Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525