43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

🏃‍♂️ The Resolution Run: One Last Run

December 31 marks the 43rd Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run—a New Year’s Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is now USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2025.

🕑 Race Schedule

• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School
• Finish: John Collins Park
• Kids’ Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under) with their own special course

🎉 A Celebration of Community

Since 1982, when Joe O’Brien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. It’s a celebration of community, personal goals, and new beginnings. Last year, over 700 participants braved the cold. This year, we’ll do it again—and keep Joe’s legacy of giving back by supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early: December 30, 4–7 PM at Big Bob’s Pizza
• Race Day: TBD
• Post Race and Awards: Big Bob’s on Croswell

🏅 The Goods

• Medals: Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
• Kids Medals: Disco Ball medals for kids
• Shirts: Shirts for all participants
• Awards: Overall and age-group awards across all divisions

Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2025. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.

For more information, visit the race page: Resolution Run EGR.