July 22, 2021

Michigan West Coast running + racing

An epic mountain backpacking trip with fellow veterans, getting back to racing in person (and snagging a podium finish), race […]

April 11, 2021

Staying strong, focused + race-ready with the help of friends

Christie Phillips hasn’t exactly loved running. Far from it, actually. “Running was always something I hated, but did to stay […]

July 21, 2020

Holland Haven’s plans for a safe, in-person race this September

Eddie Kline and his team are working hard to make this fall’s Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K an […]

March 13, 2018

Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K all about the runner’s experience

Eddie Kline started his early fall marathon and half marathon racing event in west Michigan with a few goals in […]

June 2, 2017

Eddie and Jen Kline on running comebacks & this fall’s Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K

The Holland Haven Marathon and Half Marathon—the race starts in Grand Haven and ends in Holland, Mich.—is in its fourth […]

August 31, 2016

Team Red, White & Blue: Connecting Veterans with their Communities Through Running

In 10 days, on Sept. 11, U.S. Navy veteran Mike Westerlund will toe the start line of his second 26.2 […]

June 28, 2016

Inside the Holland Haven Marathon and Half Marathon along Lake Michigan (plus discount code!)

Sarah Van Timmeren couldn’t imagine running double-digit distances — the Grand Rapids mom of two started running in 2000 and […]

June 9, 2016

Episode #46: The Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon in Grand Haven

A bike path along the shores of Lake Michigan is the setting of the Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon […]

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