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Marathon Relay

Run as a team and experience the course together! The Full and Half Relays are great for groups of friends, coworkers, or family members who want to share the miles and the memories. With smooth handoffs and plenty of crowd energy, it’s teamwork at its most inspiring.
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When

Saturday

April 24

Where

Bronson Park

Kalamazoo, MI

cost

$225

Distance

26.2 Miles

Perks & Swag

  • T-shirt
  • Finisher Medal
  • Downtown Start & Finish Lines
  • Scenic Course Through Waldo Stadium
  • Free Bacon, Gummy Bears, Donuts, and Pickles
  • Post-race Beer & Food
  • Stryker Finish Line Experience
  • Online Results
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate
  • Shareable Photographs

      ….and more!

Course Information

Our courses wind through the heart of Kalamazoo, connecting runners with the spirit and support of the community at every turn. From lively neighborhoods and local landmarks to cheering crowds and volunteer stations, each mile is infused with small-town charm and big-time energy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marathon Relay Legs:
 
The team can have as few as three members competing. (If you’re only going to have two people on a team, enter the half marathon instead and run together!)
 
A runner who wants to enter the Marathon may also be part of a relay team, but must run the first leg, of the course. He or she must also register for each of the events.
 
Teams can enter in the Men’s, Women’s or Open (Coed) divisions.
 
The first person registers, pays, and creates the team name. Other members then join the team.
 
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062681-join-an-existing-group
Team members will wear a race number visible on their front. It will be a different color from the half marathon bibs. The team will share one number but each member will have their own bib.
 
Relay runners will each have a timing chip in their bib. There is no need to exchange bibs/chips or any baton.
The full marathon relay may have three, four, or five runners. A runner may run more than one leg.
The Relay team packet should be picked up by ONE member of the team. It will not be possible to issue partial packets to single individuals. One person should pick up the packet for the whole team.
No. Your SAG vehicle can act as shelter. There will be portable restrooms at each location. More information is coming soon.
As we get close to the event, exchange zone overview packets will be emailed to all teams which highlight each zone and instructions for accessing each zone safely. We will provide driving directions as well so you are able to navigate the city without being held up by the course.
Make a plan with your teammates as to how you will handle your clothes. We strongly suggest that you do not bring any valuables with you. The exchange zone volunteers cannot be responsible for your stuff. Fortunately, you will have a SAG vehicle to assist with this.
That’s easy, coed teams have more than one gender. The ratio is irrelevant. All genders welcome.
Experience from other relays we have researched has shown that having an entire team of walkers is not a good idea. Relay teams should plan on finishing at least at a slow-run pace (about 6 hours for the full; 3 hours for the half).
Yes! Recommended even.
YES! Shirts, medals, portajohn usage, etc.
  • Water and an electrolyte drink will be available at each water station, marked by a water drop on the course map.
  • GU gels will be available at two water stations throughout the course marked by the GU logo on the course map.
  • The Donut Point, Bacon Station, Waffle Way, and Pickle Pit will return to the course.
  • Be sure to grab some grub after you cross the finish line!

Let the Adventure Begin.

Join the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon for a fun and memorable marathon experience. 

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