Last Chance BQ.2 Grand Rapids Marathon
2027 at a glance
- EntryNot confirmed yet
- Race dateNot announced yet
- ResultsAfter race day
- Race day
- TBD Date not announced
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Not confirmed
- Latest results
- 2026
Quick facts
- Built around Boston qualifying times
- Field limited to 330 runners
- Wide, mostly shaded paved path
- No wheelchairs or handcycles
Course
The race runs at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, one of the Kent County parks, on a wide paved path that crosses a footbridge, follows the Grand River and cuts through meadows. Most of it is heavily shaded, and the time limit is 4:30.
Race-day weather
Mid-September mornings in western Michigan are often mild, though late-summer warmth and humidity can still build.
About the race
The team behind the Grand Rapids Marathon designed this race for runners chasing Boston. The field is limited to 330, entrants are expected to be trained to qualify, and organizers put the share of runners who qualify at around 60 percent.
Dates and results by year
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FAQ
When is the Last Chance BQ.2 Grand Rapids Marathon?
No 2027 date yet. It last ran Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Where can I find the Last Chance BQ.2 Grand Rapids Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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