Holland Haven Marathon
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Holland Haven Marathon

Holland, Michigan, United States View on map
Sep 13, 2026 (America/Detroit local time)
Running

About this race

Sunday September 13, 2026 Holland Haven Marathon XIII: Running - Community - Celebration The Holland Haven Marathon offers runners a scenic experience along Lake Michigan, starting in Grand Haven and finishing in downtown Holland. This USATF certified marathon takes place in early September, providing mild weather and a final chance to qualify for the Boston Marathon. The Holland Haven Half Marathon starts at Camp Geneva and follows a picturesque route along Lakeshore Drive into Holland, featuring a mostly flat course on paved paths. The 8K Race serves as a perfect introduction to longer distances, with a flat, out-and-back course suitable for both novice and experienced runners. Holland Haven runners can also join virtually, earning a commemorative race medal regardless of their race-day attendance.  Our 2026 event celebrates America's 250th birthday, honoring running, community, and national pride along one of West Michigan's most scenic routes. Creating beautiful memories for runners to celebrate with our entire Holland community.

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Running

Full Marathon Presented by Armor Physical Therapy

Welcome to the 2026 Holland Haven Full Marathon! This early September weekend brings mild weather and one final opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon—just one day before registration opens. It's the perfect setting for Boston hopefuls to make their mark. Every finisher receives a commemorative race medal to celebrate their achievement. Runners who complete all three race distances in separate years earn the coveted Trifecta Medal, a true testament to their endurance and commitment.

Sep 13, 2026 Marathon 7:30 AM
$154.00
Closed

Half Marathon

Welcome to the 2026 Holland Haven Half Marathon! This mostly flat and fast course winds along scenic paved bike paths beside Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa—perfect for setting a personal best or simply enjoying the view. All finishers receive a commemorative race medal. Runners who complete all three Holland Haven race distances in separate years earn the coveted Trifecta Medal, celebrating their dedication and achievement.

Sep 13, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$149.00
Closed

8K Race

Welcome to the 2026 Holland Haven 8K Race! The Holland Haven 8K is the perfect introduction to longer-distance running. This flat, out-and-back course is approachable for novice runners and walkers, yet offers a rewarding challenge for seasoned racers alike. Whether you're aiming for a new goal or testing your speed, this mid-distance road race strikes the ideal balance between accessibility and intensity. All finishers receive a commemorative race medal. Runners who complete all three Holland Haven race distances in separate years earn the coveted Trifecta Medal, honoring their dedication across the series.

Sep 13, 2026 8K 8:30 AM
$64.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Holland, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 22.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 22.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 13, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 13, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 35m

The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 7:58 PM local time (EDT) in Holland on September 13, 2026 — 12h 35m of daylight.

Course

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2026 results — Holland Haven Marathon

1,471 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Full Marathon Presented by Armor Physical Therapy

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Leading finishers of the 2026 Holland Haven Marathon
Place Name Time Pace
1 Elliott Klingenberg 2:54:18 6:39 /mi
2 Jordan Zulkanycz 2:56:05 6:43 /mi
3 Jordan Slate 2:57:58 6:48 /mi
4 Jackson Riggen 3:01:59 6:57 /mi
5 Micah Gregory 3:03:33 7:00 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 20 Holland events

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