Millennium Meadows Marathon - 9th Year!
Welcome! For 2026, Millennium Meadows Marathon is proud to be hosting its 9th year! We will feature a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and Marathon RELAY. All four events will take place Sunday, August 30th.
Secchia Meadows provides the perfect course for a team relay, with each relay leg being roughly 4 miles. Round up a team and come compete. We'll set up a relay row, where teams can place tents and have a great time. Millennium Meadows Marathon events occur at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, one of the many Kent County Parks and what we think is the most scenic and beautiful. You will run on a wide and paved path that crosses a footbridge, winds along the Grand River, and cuts through meadows. Most of the course is heavily shaded.
We are a proud supporter of the Kent County Parks Department and Team World Vision - Grand Rapids.
Events & Details:
- Full Marathon: 26.2 miles (6 loops). This is a Boston Qualifier (USATF Certified Course).
- Marathon Relay: 26.2 miles (6 loops).
- Half Marathon: 13.35 miles (3 loops). Includes a certified half marathon split mat.
- 10K: 1 loop (approx. 6.2 miles).
Starting Times:
- Full Marathon: 6:00 AM EDT (Special 5:00 AM start for 'Velocity Challenged' runners taking over 6 hours)
- Half Marathon: 7:00 AM EDT
- Marathon Relay: 7:00 AM EDT
- 10K: 8:00 AM EDT
Aid Stations:
Two aid stations per loop, stocked with water and Gatorade. No food provided on the course. GU packets may be available.
Awards:
Awards for first place winners (Men's & Women's) for each distance, and Age Group Winners (1st-3rd place, Men's & Women's) for each event.
Packet Pickup:
- Saturday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT at Fulton Street Pub & Grill, 801 W. Fulton Street.
- Race Day: Starting at 5:15 AM EDT at the race site pavilion.
Late Registration: Online only, up until the start of the race.
Refund Policy: No refunds. Deferrals or transfers to another runner are available.
