Holland Haven Marathon 2018
09/09/18
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More information at http://hollandhavenmarathon.com
Holland Haven Marathon runners experience the beautiful coast of Lake Michigan as they travel from Grand Haven to Holland. This point-to-point marathon follows Lakeshore Drive past summer cottages and over majestic hills right into downtown Holland. The early September weekend allows for mild weather and a last chance to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Boston qualifying hopefuls love this opportunity to make the cut only one day before registration opens. The 26.2 mile course is USATF certified as a Boston qualifier.
The 13.1 mile Holland Haven Half Marathon begins at Camp Geneva Christian Youth Camp along the Lake Michigan coastline. Runners follow the scenic Lakeshore Drive past the beaches and into the City of Holland. The flat and fast course is comprised of paved bike paths along Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. This one-way race is one-of-a-kind in West Michigan, uniting communities in a unique event.
The 8K race is a great segue into longer distance races. The 2nd annual Holland Haven 8 kilometer race is a flat route, out-and-back course. As a mid-distance road race, it is accessible enough for the novice runner yet incredibly challenging to experienced racers. Participants can do the Holland Haven 8K as a fun run with kids and as an 8K walk.
All runners celebrate their accomplishments at our post-race party with live music, local beer, local cider, local food and vendor race expo. Every race finisher retrieves a commemorative race medal. Those completing all 3 distances in separate years earn the coveted Trifecta Medal. Holland Haven Marathon is proud to support Camp Geneva – Charity Partner 2018.
***RACE UPDATES***
First-ever Blueberry Run, a fun run and course preview — with blueberry donuts! Aug. 7, 2018.
Holland Haven Marathon, Bowerman Blueberries and Gazelle Sports are proud to host our first Blueberry Run.
- Every runner gets a free blueberry donut from Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
- Door prizes with Holland Haven and Gazelle Sports swag
- Your chance to run a few miles on the Holland Haven course. Bowerman is located at Mile 20 of the full and Mile 7 of the half on race day.
- Learn more at the Facebook event page here »
Race Day ~ After Party & Expo
- All the beer is free from Big Lake.
- All the hard cider is free from Vandermill.
- All the puled pork from Hog Wild and other food from D&W and Family Fare is free. There will also be pizza this year!
- Free ice cream from the Holland Police Polar Patrol
- Your family and friends are all welcome to attend for free.
- Our race expo is not at packet pick up, it is at the After Party. Vendors TBA, there will be a variety of great services for runners to visit.
- Live band all day!
- Your kids can rock climb for free too.
- Private showers are available for all.
- This is the location of t-shirt exchange, awards pick up, gear check pick up and HHM merchandise sales.
- Learn more at the Facebook event page here »
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