Armed Services Marathon
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Event Overview
The Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is a running event taking place in Grand Haven, Michigan. The event honors all branches of the military and first responders. All races utilize an out and back route design, with both the start and the finish located on the track inside the Grand Haven High School football stadium.
Course Details
Participants have access to aid stations positioned at every one-mile interval along the courses. The event offers multiple distances suited for different athletic goals:
- Marathon: A 26.2-mile course.
- Half Marathon: A 13.1-mile course.
- 10K: A 6.2-mile course.
- 5K: A 5-kilometer course.
Certifications and Qualifications
The event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field. The marathon is a USATF certified course, serving as a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon, the New York City Marathon, and the Abbott World Marathon Series. The half marathon is also a measured and certified USATF course, which acts as a qualifier for the New York City Marathon. The 5K course is characterized by a flat profile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
