2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price Free - $208.05
- Races 11 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, taking place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kalamazoo! This exciting event promises to foster a healthy community spirit and features a range of race distances for all levels of runners, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K run, and a 5K run/walk. Additionally, the PNC Kids' 1K will kick off the festivities a day earlier, on Saturday, May 3, making it a perfect family-friendly occasion.
This year, the marathon will be held at the picturesque Bronson Park, just a stone's throw from the usual venue at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, ensuring a beautiful backdrop for participants and spectators alike. All race routes will be USATF certified, with the full and half marathon courses qualifying for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon offers an incredible atmosphere and a chance to challenge yourself while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow athletes. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience in Kalamazoo!
This year, the marathon will be held at the picturesque Bronson Park, just a stone's throw from the usual venue at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, ensuring a beautiful backdrop for participants and spectators alike. All race routes will be USATF certified, with the full and half marathon courses qualifying for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon offers an incredible atmosphere and a chance to challenge yourself while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow athletes. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience in Kalamazoo!
Organiser's Description
We're excited to drive a healthy community at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and events weekend with YOU! Mark your calendars for the first Sunday in May each year for this event!
Due to renovations at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, the 2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be held in Kalamazoo's iconic Bronson Park only .5 miles away from Arcadia Creek Festival Place. We will be releasing modified event routes as soon as possible. All routes will be USATF certified with the full and half marathon routes also certified as Boston Marathon qualifiers!
Be sure to check out the FAQs for all official procedures and policies regarding animals, age limits, and more.
PNC KIDS' 1K - The PNC Kids' 1K will be held downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9am Packet Pickup; 10am 1K start.
PNC Kids' 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM Location: Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo
ZEIGLER KALAMAZOO FULL MARATHON; MARATHON RELAY; HALF MARATHON; HALF MARATHON RELAY; 10K RUN; 5K RUN AND 5K WALK!
_ASCENSION BORGESS HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP - _Date: May 3; Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
_EXTENDED PACKET PICK-UP - _ Date: May 3; Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo (Expo closes at 4 PM, however, the Gazelle Sports tent will remain open for last minute purchases).
_LATE DAY-OF PACKET PICK-UP ALL EVENTS - _Date: May 4; Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
_ALL EVENTS _- Date: May 4, 2025
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and Marathon Relay Start: 7:00 AM
Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay Start: 8:05 AM
10K Run Start: 8:30 AM
5K Walk/Run Start: 8:40 AM
ZEIGLER KALAMAZOO MARATHON VIRTUAL EVENTS
* The virtual events are a great option for ZKZM fans who cannot join us on May 4 for whatever reason! Also, great option to utilize as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!
* Registration for the virtual events includes a bib, tech shirt, finishers medal, and shipping of those items to you.
* Virtual participants can complete their event anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025. Please note registration closes on May 5.
* Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025 to have their results listed online.
* Virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of May 12, 2025.
IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS - WE ADVISE THAT YOU ARRIVE EARLY TO YOUR EVENTS OR ATTEND THE PACKET PICKUP THE DAY BEFORE YOUR EVENT TO ENSURE AMPLE TIME TO GET TO THE START LINE.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at [email protected]!
Due to renovations at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, the 2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be held in Kalamazoo's iconic Bronson Park only .5 miles away from Arcadia Creek Festival Place. We will be releasing modified event routes as soon as possible. All routes will be USATF certified with the full and half marathon routes also certified as Boston Marathon qualifiers!
Be sure to check out the FAQs for all official procedures and policies regarding animals, age limits, and more.
PNC KIDS' 1K - The PNC Kids' 1K will be held downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9am Packet Pickup; 10am 1K start.
PNC Kids' 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM Location: Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo
ZEIGLER KALAMAZOO FULL MARATHON; MARATHON RELAY; HALF MARATHON; HALF MARATHON RELAY; 10K RUN; 5K RUN AND 5K WALK!
_ASCENSION BORGESS HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP - _Date: May 3; Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
_EXTENDED PACKET PICK-UP - _ Date: May 3; Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo (Expo closes at 4 PM, however, the Gazelle Sports tent will remain open for last minute purchases).
_LATE DAY-OF PACKET PICK-UP ALL EVENTS - _Date: May 4; Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
_ALL EVENTS _- Date: May 4, 2025
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and Marathon Relay Start: 7:00 AM
Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay Start: 8:05 AM
10K Run Start: 8:30 AM
5K Walk/Run Start: 8:40 AM
ZEIGLER KALAMAZOO MARATHON VIRTUAL EVENTS
* The virtual events are a great option for ZKZM fans who cannot join us on May 4 for whatever reason! Also, great option to utilize as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!
* Registration for the virtual events includes a bib, tech shirt, finishers medal, and shipping of those items to you.
* Virtual participants can complete their event anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025. Please note registration closes on May 5.
* Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025 to have their results listed online.
* Virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of May 12, 2025.
IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS - WE ADVISE THAT YOU ARRIVE EARLY TO YOUR EVENTS OR ATTEND THE PACKET PICKUP THE DAY BEFORE YOUR EVENT TO ENSURE AMPLE TIME TO GET TO THE START LINE.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at [email protected]!
Races
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Full Marathon
Incl. $7.05 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025
$102.05
Participants must be 18 years and older to participate. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. ---------- -
Full Marathon Relay
Incl. $13.05 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025
$208.05
Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. Registration CLOSES April 27, 2025 ---------- -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025
$80.85
Participants must be 14 years and older to participate. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. ---------- -
Half Marathon Relay
Incl. $8.85 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025
$133.85
Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. Registration CLOSES April 27, 2025 ---------- -
10K Run
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025
$38.45
Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. ---------- -
5K Walk & 5K Run
Incl. $2.85 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025
$27.85
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs allowed on course. Strollers must start at the back of the pack. ---------- -
PNC Kids' 1K
Commemorative Shirt (For Children 12 and Under Only)
Sat 3rd May 2025
Free
This event is for children aged 12 and under. Parents and Guardians are welcome to participate but do not need to register if you don't want to. We welcome children/individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Strollers must start at the back and after all the age groups have started. Shirts and finisher medals are intended for participants only (children aged 12 and under and children/individuals with disabilities up to age 21). No Dogs allowed on course. ---------- -
Virtual Full Marathon
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
$38.45
Participants must be 18 years and older to participate. ---------- -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
$38.45
Participants must be 14 years and older to participate. ---------- -
Virtual 10K Run
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
$38.45
Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. ---------- -
Virtual 5K Run & Walk
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Commemorative Shirt
$38.45
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