Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
About this race
We're excited to drive a healthy community at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon with YOU! Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 24 and 25, 2027!
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will return to Kalamazoo's iconic Bronson Park! All routes are USATF certified with the full marathon route also certified as Boston Marathon qualifier!
Be sure to check out the FAQs for all official procedures and policies regarding animals, age limits, and more.
PNC Kids' 1K - The PNC Kids' 1K will be held downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday, April 24, 2027 - 9am Packet Pick-up; 10am 1K start.
PNC Kids' 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, April 22, 2027
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM Location: Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo
Zeigler Kalamazoo Full Marathon; Marathon Relay; Half Marathon; 10K Run; and 5K Run/Walk!
Packet Pick-Up - Saturday, April 24; 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Sunday, April 25; 6:00 AM - start time of your event; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
Beacon Health Expo - Saturday, April 24; 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo. The Gazelle Sports tent will remain open for the duration of Packet Pick-Up on Saturday for last minute purchases.
Event Start Times - Sunday, April 25, 2027
7:00 AM - Marathon and Marathon Relay
8:05 AM - Half Marathon
8:30 AM - 10K Run
8:40 AM - 5K Run/Walk
Virtual Events
- The virtual events are a great option for ZKZM fans who cannot join us on April 25 for whatever reason! Also, great option to utilize as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!
- Registration for the virtual events includes a bib, participant wearable, finishers medal, and shipping of these items to you.
- Virtual participants can complete their event anytime between April 1 and April 25.
- Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 1 and April 25 by 11:59PM to have their results listed online.
- Participants who register prior to April 1, virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of April 12, 2027.
- Participants who register April 1 or later, virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of April 26, 2027.
In-person participants - We advise that you arrive early to your events or attend the packet pick-up the day before your event to ensure ample time to get to the start line.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at hello@zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com
Pick your distance
Running
PNC Kids' 1K
This event is for children aged 12 and under and children/individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Parent/guardian registration is not required but recommended if planning to participate. Please select "No Shirt Please" as a shirt size if you are a parent or guardian participating. Shirts and finisher medals are intended for children aged 12 and under and children/individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Strollers must start at the back and after all the age groups have started. No Dogs allowed on course. ----------
Full Marathon
Participants must be 16 years and older to participate. The marathon course is open for 6 hours and 30 minutes which is about a 15 minute pace per mile. The course closes on a rolling basis according to this pace. Participants who are behind this pace, will be asked to move to the sidewalks. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. ----------
Full Marathon Relay powered by Parker Aerospace
Teams of 3-5 Runners. Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. Registration CLOSES Thursday, April 22, 2027. ----------
Half Marathon
Participants must be 14 years and older to participate. The half marathon course is open for 4 hours which is about an 18 minute pace per mile. The course closes on a rolling basis according to this pace. Participants who are behind this pace, will be asked to move to the sidewalks. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. ----------
10K Run
Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs or Strollers allowed on course. ----------
5K Run/Walk
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult on course. No Dogs allowed on course. Walkers and strollers will start approximately 1-1.5 minutes after the runners. ----------
Virtual Full Marathon
Participants must be 16 years and older to participate. ----------
Virtual Half Marathon
Participants must be 14 years and older to participate. ----------
Virtual 10K Run
Participants must be 10 years and older to participate. ----------
Virtual 5K Run & Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kalamazoo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 8:33 PM local time (EDT) in Kalamazoo on April 24, 2027 — 13h 46m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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