Kalamazoo Marathon

Registration is open to everyone. Early bird pricing is available starting July 1, and spots are available until the race fills. Charity entry options are also available through local partner organizations.

Yes, the course is a certified Boston qualifier. The rolling out-and-back profile means you'll need to run a smart, controlled race to hit a qualifying time.

The time limit is 6.5 hours, which gives most runners a reasonable cushion to finish.

The course is a rolling out-and-back with around 800 feet of total gain and a high point near 940 feet. You'll encounter the same hills twice, so what you run down on the way out, you climb on the way back. It's not flat.

Yes, the Kalamazoo Marathon course is USATF certified, so the distance is accurate and qualifying times are officially recognized.

Late April in Kalamazoo typically means a cool start in the low 40s warming to around 60 by midday. Wind off Lake Michigan can be a factor. Plan layers for the start and be ready to race the conditions in the back half.

The race starts and finishes at Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo. Accommodations are available throughout the downtown area, and the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is about 15 minutes away.