Millennium Meadows Marathon 2026

The race.

Millennium Meadows Marathon takes place August 30, 2026, at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, Grand Rapids, MI. The marathon distance covers 26.2 miles on a certified Boston qualifier course consisting of six loops on paved paths. The full marathon starts at 6:00 a.m., with an alternative 5:00 a.m. start available. The course features two aid stations per loop stocked with water and Gatorade. Post-race amenities include prepackaged snacks, water, Gatorade, and beverages from Archival Brewing. Awards are given to first-place finishers in men's and women's categories, plus age group awards (first through third place) across ten age brackets from 0–19 through 60+. Packet pickup occurs Saturday from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at Fulton Street Pub & Grill or race-day morning starting at 5:15 a.m. at the pavilion.