Millennium Meadows Marathon
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About the race
Millennium Meadows Marathon takes place at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan (1400 Maynard SW). The event in 2026 marks its ninth year and includes a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and a Marathon Team Relay, all run on looped sections of a paved multiuse path.
Distances:
- Marathon : 26.2 miles, six loops, USATF certified, Boston-qualifier course
- Half Marathon : 13.35 miles, three loops, with a 13.1 split mat
- 10K : one modified loop of the main course
- Marathon Team Relay : 26.2 miles total, six loops, legs roughly four miles each
The course runs on a wide paved path that crosses a footbridge, follows the Grand River, and passes through meadows; most of the route is heavily shaded. Aid stations are located twice per loop and are stocked with water and Gatorade; volunteers place cups on the tables and no food is provided on course. Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers. First-place men’s and women’s awards are given for each distance, plus age-group awards (first through third, men’s and women’s) in the following brackets: 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+.
Packet pickup is available Saturday at Fulton Street Pub & Grill, 801 W. Fulton Street, from 2 pm to 6 pm; race-day pickup is available at the pavilion on site. Registration opens 11/17/2025; registration deadlines and fees vary by event. The event includes a post-race village with prepackaged snacks, water, Gatorade, and beverages provided by Archival Brewing. A referral program refunds $5 to the referrer for each successful referral until the referrer’s registration is fully refunded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
