Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon - Grand Rapids

Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon - Grand Rapids Fastest Marathon Anywhere! Might be THE best place ever to qualify for Boston! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/LastChanceBQGR

Sept 9, 2017
A race we designed specifically to give you a shot at getting to Boston in 2018. Limited to 330 runners, THERE IS A 4:30 TIME LIMIT. So beating your BQ time by 5 minutes means you’ll be able to register that Monday for Boston 2018! Brought to you by the same team from the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon

From FindMyMarathon.com. Great news: The Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon has been named to our annual list of the Top 50 Best ...
02/19/2026

From FindMyMarathon.com. Great news: The Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon has been named to our annual list of the Top 50 Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026.
With Boston standards becoming even more competitive, runners are looking for high-quality, fast courses more than ever. Our rankings are based on Course Profile, Historical BQ Rates, PR Potential, Weather, and more, and the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon continues to stand out as a premier event for BQ hopefuls.https://www.findmymarathon.com/50-best-boston-marathon-qualifiers-for-2026.php

Raise your hand if you've had fun running our events this year!The Grand Rapids Marathon, featuring a 5k, 10k, Half Mara...
09/24/2025

Raise your hand if you've had fun running our events this year!

The Grand Rapids Marathon, featuring a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon and Relay, is our BIG TIME EVENT for the year, with close to 5,000 runners taking to the streets.

Don't miss your chance to join and register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/GRMarathon

09/07/2025

What a day!! 🙌 Lets hear it! Who QUALIFIED today?? 🦄

09/07/2025

Beautiful morning for the Marathon

Alright, alright...! It's race week! What questions do you have?Lot's of information is on the website and there's still...
09/04/2025

Alright, alright...! It's race week! What questions do you have?

Lot's of information is on the website and there's still time to register!

The Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids is on Sunday September 7, 2025. It includes the following events: Marathon and Marathon, plus Millennium Meadows Marathon on August 24 as a training run.

Temperatures are dropping lately and September 7th is your day to QUALIFY!Don't miss out!
08/26/2025

Temperatures are dropping lately and September 7th is your day to QUALIFY!

Don't miss out!

The Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids is on Sunday September 7, 2025. It includes the following events: Marathon and Marathon, plus Millennium Meadows Marathon on August 24 as a training run.

04/22/2025

Let’s see your pictures and hear your stories, about 2025 BOSTON!

Beat the 10/6 price bump for the Grand Rapids Marathon! Whether registering for the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or ...
09/30/2024

Beat the 10/6 price bump for the Grand Rapids Marathon! Whether registering for the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Marathon Relay, register NOW

The University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon is on Sunday October 20, 2024. It includes the following events: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon, Handcycle - Marathon, 5K, and 10K.

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In 2018, 65% of finishers qualified for Boston!

You should only sign up for this race if you are going to be ready to qualify for Boston.

A race we designed specifically to give you a shot at getting to Boston in 2020. Limited to 330 runners and THERE IS A 4:30 TIME LIMIT.

So beating your BQ time by 5 minutes means you’ll be able to register that Monday for Boston 2020! (Assuming the same registration window as last year--subject to BAA scheduling.)