Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids
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Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids
Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids is a marathon event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 13, 2026. The race takes place at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park with the start and finish at the Meadows Pavilion and a USATF certification number MI18031MN for the course.
The course is a paved loop measuring 4.05 miles. The route crosses a footbridge, runs along the Grand River, and passes through meadows; most of the course is heavily shaded. The loop is mostly flat with a gradual roll on one section described between 2.5 and 3.5 miles on the loop. Mile markers are placed every mile.
Aid stations are located near mile 1 and mile 3.25 with water and Gatorade available. Two personal water bottle tables are provided near the mile 1 aid station; runners may place bottles at those tables before the race start. Additional nutrition must be carried by runners. Timing is chip based and managed by Classic Race Management. Gear check is available at the start finish area but is unattended.
Entry to the event is subject to qualifying standards; organizers state that qualifying times will be waived after June 15, 2025 but expect entrants to be prepared to run a Boston qualifying time. The field is limited to 330 runners. Wheelchairs and bicycle assistance are not allowed. Packet pickup occurs the day before at Fulton Street Pub and Grill and at the race site on race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
