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

Just two weeks until Last Chance BQ.2.At this point, the work is pretty much done. The miles are in. You know the number...
09/02/2026

Just two weeks until Last Chance BQ.2.

At this point, the work is pretty much done. The miles are in. You know the number you’re chasing.

On September 13, a few hundred runners will come to Grand Rapids hoping to put together one really good morning.

That’s why we built this race.

Flat. Certified. Small field. And Boston Marathon registration opens the next day.

Two weeks. We’ll have the course ready for you.

Sometimes one more chance is all you need and that's what Last Chance BQ.2 has always been about.A fast course. A fair c...
08/05/2026

Sometimes one more chance is all you need and that's what Last Chance BQ.2 has always been about.

A fast course. A fair course. A chance to see what you've got on the day it matters.

If Boston Marathon is still on your mind, we'd be honored to be part of your story.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/LastChanceBQGR

Boston Marathon News
07/22/2026

Boston Marathon News

07/13/2026

GOOD NEWS FROM BOSTON!
Qualifier Registration for the 2027 Boston Marathon will take place September 14-18, 2026 within the B.A.A.’s online platform, Athletes’ Village. Anyone who achieved a currently valid Boston Marathon qualifying time for their respective age and gender could apply during this time in Athletes’ Village. Registration is not on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 18.

In other words, YES. You can qualify for 2027 at our race on Sept 13.

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?? 🦄

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