April 30, 2022

MRG Runner Spotlight: Irianis Lopez Hurtado

“I have been running since I was in elementary school back in Panama. Running means a lot to me — […]

February 27, 2022

Why We Love Our Community Races + Tulip Time Run in Holland 

Listen to this episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show by clicking on the player at the top of this […]

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 […]

April 17, 2019

Eddie Kline on Growing a Race, the Marathon Mind-set, and Eyeing an Ultra

The Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K keeps on growing—last year the September races saw a 60% increase in […]

July 25, 2018

Olympian Paul McMullen is inspiring young Michigan runners

I think the mile requires a hybrid type of athlete. We’re half sprinter and half distance runner. I think that […]

June 18, 2018

Down 40 pounds and Heading Toward Half Marathons

Danny Wright discovered triathlons and marathons in his 20s, tackling both while serving in the U.S. Navy during his 20s. […]

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 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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