McKirdy Micro: Breaking 4
October 18, 2026
Millennium Park, Walker, MI
The McKirdy Micro Races are designed to provide every participating athlete with a full elite experience to maximize their chances of achieving their goals. This includes personal bottles every 4 miles, dialed-in pacers for steady goal-pace support, and a spectator-friendly course allowing frequent viewing opportunities. The course is designed to be the shortest path to your goal, marked with a tangent line to ensure exactly 26.2 miles are run. It is USATF certified and eligible as a Boston qualifier.
Every finisher earns a medal, and all runners who finish under 4 hours will receive a limited edition finisher shirt from Lousy Running.
About the Race: The McKirdy Micro Marathon series was created in 2021 to help athletes run their best marathons and achieve qualifying times. This event specifically targets helping runners break the 4-hour barrier, aiming to lower the global average marathon finish time. The race offers personal fluids, dedicated pacers, nutritional guidelines, and pre-race meetings.
Race Location: Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI 49534
Course: The start and finish lines are at the Meadows Pavilion in Millennium Park. The course consists of 6 x 4.05 mile loops, plus an approximately 1 mile long "tail" at the start and the end. Each loop has approximately 70 feet of elevation gain. The course is USATF certified (MI18031MN).
Pace Groups: Pace groups will be available for 3:30, 3:45, and 4:00. Additional pace groups may be added based on field requirements.
Awards: Finisher's Medal for all runners finishing within the 4:30:00 cutoff time. Limited Edition Achievement Tee for all Sub-4 Finishers.
Bib Pickup: Details coming soon.
Bottle Dropoff: Participants using personal bottles must drop them off on race morning. VIP Bottle Service is available as an add-on for a limited number of participants.
Parking: Free parking is available near the start/finish area.
Bathrooms: Portable toilets will be available near the Start/Finish area and the aid station.
Gear Check: No gear check will be provided.
Athlete Cap: The race has a 300 athlete cap.
Contact Us: For questions, a contact form is available on the website.
