43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
- Date Wed 31st December 2025
- Time 1:30PM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $12.00 - $38.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run on December 31, 2025, in beautiful East Grand Rapids, Kent! This beloved New Year's Eve tradition invites runners and walkers to tackle a scenic 4-mile USATF certified course around stunning Reeds Lake. The main race kicks off at 2:00 PM near East Grand Rapids Middle School and wraps up at Collins Park, while a special kids race for ages 12 and under starts at 1:30 PM, complete with its own fun course and dazzling disco-ball medals.
Since its inception in 1982, the Resolution Run has evolved into more than just a race; it's a celebration of community, personal achievements, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants braved the chilly temperatures, and this year promises to be equally memorable as we continue to honor the event's legacy of giving back to Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan. Don't miss out on this exhilarating end-of-year event, where you'll receive custom die-cast medals, shirts for all participants, and awards across various divisions. Bundle up and get ready to make unforgettable memories while toasting to new beginnings at this festive lakeside run!
Since its inception in 1982, the Resolution Run has evolved into more than just a race; it's a celebration of community, personal achievements, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants braved the chilly temperatures, and this year promises to be equally memorable as we continue to honor the event's legacy of giving back to Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan. Don't miss out on this exhilarating end-of-year event, where you'll receive custom die-cast medals, shirts for all participants, and awards across various divisions. Bundle up and get ready to make unforgettable memories while toasting to new beginnings at this festive lakeside run!
Organiser's Description
The Resolution Run: One Last Run.
December 31 marks the 43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Runa New Years Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is now USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2025.
Weve shifted the main race to 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and finishing in front of Collins Park.
New this year: a kids race at 1:30 PM for ages 12 and under, with their own special course and disco-ball medals at the finish.
Since 1982, when Joe OBrien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. Its a celebration of community, personal goals, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants braved the cold. This year, well do it againand keep Joes legacy of giving back by supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan.
THE DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School
Finish: John Collins Park
Kids Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under)
Course: 4-mile USATF certified loop around Reeds Lake
Packet Pickup:
Early: December 30, 47 PM at Big Bobs Pizza
Race Day: TBD
Post race and awards: Big Bobsbon Croswell
THE GOODS
Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
Disco Ball medals for kids
Shirts for all participants
Overall and age-group awards across all divisions
Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2025. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.
December 31 marks the 43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Runa New Years Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is now USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2025.
Weve shifted the main race to 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and finishing in front of Collins Park.
New this year: a kids race at 1:30 PM for ages 12 and under, with their own special course and disco-ball medals at the finish.
Since 1982, when Joe OBrien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. Its a celebration of community, personal goals, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants braved the cold. This year, well do it againand keep Joes legacy of giving back by supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan.
THE DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School
Finish: John Collins Park
Kids Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under)
Course: 4-mile USATF certified loop around Reeds Lake
Packet Pickup:
Early: December 30, 47 PM at Big Bobs Pizza
Race Day: TBD
Post race and awards: Big Bobsbon Croswell
THE GOODS
Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
Disco Ball medals for kids
Shirts for all participants
Overall and age-group awards across all divisions
Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2025. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.
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