McKirdy Micro: Breaking 4
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Walker, Michigan
- Price $211.94
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating McKirdy Micro: Breaking 4 event on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the scenic town of Walker, Kent! This exciting race series is designed by runners, for runners, with the goal of helping athletes achieve their personal bests and qualify for prestigious events like the Boston Marathon. Following the success of previous years, which saw incredible performances including 48 athletes qualifying under the USATF Olympic Trials Standard, the McKirdy Micro is expanding to welcome participants of all abilities.
Whether you're aiming for a marathon or a 10K, this event offers a fast and flat 2.94-mile looped course, certified by World Athletics, ensuring an optimal racing experience. Join a vibrant community of runners as you tackle your goals in a supportive atmosphere that has already produced Olympians and countless personal bests. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative running experience in Walker, Kent!
Whether you're aiming for a marathon or a 10K, this event offers a fast and flat 2.94-mile looped course, certified by World Athletics, ensuring an optimal racing experience. Join a vibrant community of runners as you tackle your goals in a supportive atmosphere that has already produced Olympians and countless personal bests. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative running experience in Walker, Kent!
Organiser's Description
A RACE SERIES DESIGNED BY RUNNERS, FOR RUNNERS
In 2021 we created the McKirdy Micro Marathon series to help athletes run a personal best and qualify for the Boston Marathon or beyond. At the time, we were just coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic where opportunities to run fast times were limited and motivation to continue training was difficult with no races on the calendar.
In 2023, we took the same concept and applied it at an elite level, hosting a race for athletes targeting the USATF Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard (OTQ) or the Olympic Standard. Many on the cusp athletes find they have limited options for races that are both fast and will provide the support they need to run their best.
Athletes from all over the world came to participate in a small localized race with the potential for massive impact. When the day was done:
48 athletes ran under the 200/200 OTQ Standard
More OTQs came from our race than any other race in 2023
Our race produced 2 Olympians
69% of the finishing athletes ran a personal best
85% of the finishing athletes ran their second fastest lifetime marathon
Moving forward, we are expanding the series to bring the McKirdy Micro race experience to athletes of all abilities over multiple distances! We hope youll come run your fastest marathon or 10K with us.
Hosted at Rockland Lake State Park, this course is a 2.94 mile looped course measured by World Athletics "A" certifier, Jim Gerweck. Certification.
MARATHON: USA-2023-071
10K: USA-2023-275
In 2021 we created the McKirdy Micro Marathon series to help athletes run a personal best and qualify for the Boston Marathon or beyond. At the time, we were just coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic where opportunities to run fast times were limited and motivation to continue training was difficult with no races on the calendar.
In 2023, we took the same concept and applied it at an elite level, hosting a race for athletes targeting the USATF Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard (OTQ) or the Olympic Standard. Many on the cusp athletes find they have limited options for races that are both fast and will provide the support they need to run their best.
Athletes from all over the world came to participate in a small localized race with the potential for massive impact. When the day was done:
48 athletes ran under the 200/200 OTQ Standard
More OTQs came from our race than any other race in 2023
Our race produced 2 Olympians
69% of the finishing athletes ran a personal best
85% of the finishing athletes ran their second fastest lifetime marathon
Moving forward, we are expanding the series to bring the McKirdy Micro race experience to athletes of all abilities over multiple distances! We hope youll come run your fastest marathon or 10K with us.
Hosted at Rockland Lake State Park, this course is a 2.94 mile looped course measured by World Athletics "A" certifier, Jim Gerweck. Certification.
MARATHON: USA-2023-071
10K: USA-2023-275
Races
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McKirdy Micro Marathon: Breaking 4
Incl. $12.94 Fee & McKirdy Trained Water Bottle
Sun 12th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$211.94
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Location
1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, 49534, MI, United States
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