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 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the 43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run on December 31, 2025, in East Grand Rapids, Kent! This beloved New Year's Eve tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a scenic 4-mile USATF certified course around the beautiful Reeds Lake. The main race kicks off at 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and culminating in front of Collins Park, making it the perfect way to close out the year with friends and family.
New this year, we are thrilled to introduce a kids race at 1:30 PM for participants aged 12 and under, featuring a special course and disco-ball medals to celebrate their achievements. Since its inception in 1982 by Joe O’Brien, the Resolution Run has evolved into a joyful celebration of community spirit, personal goals, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants embraced the chilly weather to honor this tradition, and we invite you to join us this year to continue the legacy of giving back by supporting Guiding Light Works. Don’t miss out on the custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers, cozy beanies for all participants, and exciting awards across various divisions
New this year, we are thrilled to introduce a kids race at 1:30 PM for participants aged 12 and under, featuring a special course and disco-ball medals to celebrate their achievements. Since its inception in 1982 by Joe O’Brien, the Resolution Run has evolved into a joyful celebration of community spirit, personal goals, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants embraced the chilly weather to honor this tradition, and we invite you to join us this year to continue the legacy of giving back by supporting Guiding Light Works. Don’t miss out on the custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers, cozy beanies for all participants, and exciting awards across various divisions
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 Guiding Light Works.
THE DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, 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: 11 AM - 2 PM
Post race and awards: Big Bobs on Croswell
THE GOODS
Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
Disco Ball medals for kids
Beanies 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 Guiding Light Works.
THE DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, 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: 11 AM - 2 PM
Post race and awards: Big Bobs on Croswell
THE GOODS
Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
Disco Ball medals for kids
Beanies 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.
Races
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4 Mile
Incl. $3.00 Fee & BEANIE
Wed 31st December 2025 (2:00PM EST)
$38.00
Course around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids, MI -
Kids Race
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Beanie
Wed 31st December 2025 (1:30PM EST)
$12.00
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Bare Bones Package (No Hat)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Wed 31st December 2025 (2:00PM EST)
$32.50
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