Millennium Meadows Marathon
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Event overview
The Millennium Meadows Marathon takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, Grand Rapids, MI (1400 Maynard SW). The event program includes multiple distances and a team relay.
- 26.2 miles : Full marathon, 6 loops, USATF certified, Boston qualifying course.
- 13.35 miles : Half marathon, 3 loops, with a certified 13.1 split mat.
- 10K : One loop using a modified section of the course.
- Marathon Team Relay : 6 loops total, relay legs roughly 4 miles each.
Course, aid and facilities
The loop measures 4.05 miles and is mostly flat, with a gradual rolling section between about 2.5 and 3.5 miles on the first lap. The paved path crosses a footbridge, runs along the Grand River, and passes through meadows; most of the course is heavily shaded. Aid stations are placed twice per loop (about the 1-mile mark and just past the 3-mile mark) and will offer water and Gatorade; volunteers will set out cups. No food is provided on the course and some GU packets may be available, so participants are advised to carry personal nutrition as needed. Timing and placing use chip timing. Finisher medals and gender-specific T-shirts are provided for all events. Awards include overall first-place for men and women in each distance and age-group awards (1st–3rd) across standard age brackets. Packet pickup is available the day before at Fulton Street Pub & Grill and on race day at the pavilion. There is ample parking and a post-race village with prepackaged snacks, drinks, and space for recovery. The event supports Kent County Parks and Team World Vision - Grand Rapids. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
