Millennium Meadows Marathon

  • Date Sun 30th August 2026
  • Time 6:00AM EDT
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Price $59.65 - $117.95
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Marathon, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Millennium Meadows Marathon on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the scenic Grand Rapids, Kent! Celebrating its 9th year, this exciting event offers a variety of race distances to suit every runner. Participants can choose to challenge themselves in the Full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.35 miles), a thrilling 10K, or team up for the Marathon Relay, which consists of six loops for a total of 26.2 miles.

Set in the beautiful Secchia Meadows within Millennium Park, runners will enjoy a picturesque course that winds along the Grand River and through lush meadows, with plenty of shaded paths to keep you cool. Plus, with a special referral program offering $5 back for each friend you bring along, there’s no better time to lace up your running shoes! Post-race, join the festive Post-Race Village to celebrate your accomplishment with snacks and refreshments. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the Millennium Meadows Marathon promises an exhilarating experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and stunning natural beauty. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community!

Organiser's Description

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.

Again this year we are offering a referral program! Once you register you'll see a referral link that you can share via social media or email, with whoever will signup. Once they register using that code, YOU will be refunded $5 per person. It's good for as many times, until your registration is fully refunded! Who doesn't love money back?

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. Use our Donate button on the left menu, select which organization and follow the steps.



EVENTS

Full Marathon 6 loops for 26.2 miles YES! THIS IS A BOSTON QUALIFIER (USATF CERTIFIED) COURSE

Marathon Relay 6 loops for 26.2 miles

Half Marathon 3 loops for 13.35 Half Marathon (with a 13.1 split mat!)

10k Distance 1 loop



AID STATIONS

There will be two aid stations located on each loop, stocked with water and Gatorade. Water and Gatorade tables will be well spread out, and volunteers will place cups onto the tables. There will be no food provided on the course.

AWARDS

Finisher medals for all finishers

We award the first place winner of both Men's and Women's for each distance. We also award Age Group Winners, for first through third place, Men's and Women's, for each event.

9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 85+

PARKING

There's lots of parking. Don't worry.

STARTING TIMES

Full Marathon 6:00 am (Special 5am start for the Velocity Challenged for marathon only!)

Half Marathon 7:00 am

Marathon Relay 7:00 am

10K (1 Modified loop) 8:00 am

POST-RACE VILLAGE

After completing your event, Post-Race Village will be open to come and pick up a prepackaged snack, water, Gatorade, and beverages provided by Archival Brewing. Secchia Meadows is blessed with tons of grassy space to spread out, recover and cheer on incoming runners

PACKET PICKUP

SATURDAY PACKET PICK UP - At Fulton Street Pub & Grill, 801 W. Fulton Street, from 2 pm - 6 pm.

RACE DAY - In the pavilion at the race site starting at 5:15 a.m. (We'll get you a bib if you're doing the 5am start. Just show up early enough.

LATE REGISTRATION - ONLINE ONLY - We will not have late registration available at the race site however you can register on your phone up till the start of the race.

We cant thank you enough for your participation and look forward to seeing you at the starting line for a fun race day!

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $7.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (6:00AM EDT)

    $117.95

    CLOSED
    EARLY START (5:00AM) FOR RUNNERS EXPECTING TO TAKE MORE THAN 6 HOURS FOR THE MARATHON. (Strongly recommended, in fact!) Please note: Course Marshals will not be on course until 6am. Course will be marked earlier, but there will be nobody at intersections
  • Half Marathon (13.35 Miles With Certified Half Marathon Split)

    Incl. $6.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $96.75

    CLOSED
  • 10K (Uses One Extended Loop of the Course)

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $64.95

    CLOSED
    There is an extension on the main Full and Half Marathon course, that the 10k participants will use, making their 1 loop, a 10k distance
  • Marathon Team Relay

    Incl. $4.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 30th August 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $59.65

    CLOSED
    Sechia 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 relay row, where teams can place tents and have a great time.

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Location

1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, 49534, MI, United States

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