Millennium Meadows Marathon

  • Date Sun 24th August 2025
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Price $49.05 - $91.45
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 8th annual Millennium Meadows Marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the picturesque Grand Rapids, Kent. This exciting event will feature a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and a fun Marathon Relay, all taking place at the stunning Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park. Runners will enjoy a scenic course that winds along the Grand River and through beautiful meadows, making it an ideal setting for both seasoned athletes and first-time participants.

With race distances catering to every levelโ€”26.2 miles for the Full Marathon, 13.35 miles for the Half Marathon, and a single loop for the 10kโ€”there's something for everyone! Plus, the Full Marathon is a Boston qualifier, certified by USATF, so itโ€™s a fantastic opportunity to achieve your personal best. Don't miss the chance to participate in this incredible event that also features a referral program, allowing you to earn money back for each friend you bring along. After the race, join us at the Post-Race Village for refreshments and celebrations. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable race day experience!

Organiser's Description

Welcome!

For 2025, Millennium Meadows Marathon is proud to be hosting its 8th year! We will feature a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and Marathon RELAY. All four events will take place Sunday, August 25th.

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?

UPDATE TO TEAM RELAY: We have changed the registration structure. Now, the first person to register, creates the team name, becomes the Captain and pays for their own registration. Then, 5 additional members must register and pay for themselves. This way the Team Captain doesn't have to do all the work of collecting from the team.

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

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.

0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (and don't worry, you chronically gifted runners, if there are age brackets above these, we'll take care of you!)

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. $6.45 Fee & Gender Specific T-Shirt

    Sun 24th August 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    $91.45

    OPENS SOON
    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. $5.25 Fee & Gender Specific T-Shirt

    Sun 24th August 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $70.25

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

    Incl. $4.05 Fee & Gender Specific T-Shirt

    Sun 24th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $49.05

    OPENS SOON
    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. $4.05 Fee & Gender Specific T-Shirt

    Sun 24th August 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $49.05

    OPENS SOON
    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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