2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

We're excited to drive a healthy community at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and events weekend with YOU! Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2026!

The 2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will return to Kalamazoo's iconic Bronson Park! All routes are USATF certified with the full and half marathon routes also certified as Boston Marathon qualifiers!

Be sure to check out the FAQs for all official procedures and policies regarding animals, age limits, and more.

👶 PNC Kids' 1K

• Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
• Packet Pick-up: 9am
• 1K Start: 10am
• Location: Downtown Kalamazoo

📋 Packet Pick-Up Information

PNC Kids' 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up Thursday, April 23, 2026

• Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
• Location: Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo

🏅 Main Events

• Packet Pick-Up: Date: April 25: Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo (Expo closes at 4 PM, however, the Gazelle Sports tent will remain open for last minute purchases).
• Spring Stride Fest: Date: Saturday, April 25: Time: 9:00 AM - TBD: Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo.
• Day-Of Packet Pick-up: Date: Sunday, April 26: Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event: Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo.
• All Events Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

⏰ Event Start Times

• Marathon and Marathon Relay Start: 7:00 AM
• Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay Start: 8:05 AM
• 10K Run Start: 8:30 AM
• 5K Run/Walk Start: 8:40 AM

🌐 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Virtual Events

• Option: The virtual events are a great option for ZKZM fans who cannot join us on April 26 for whatever reason! Also, great option to utilize as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!
• Registration Includes: a bib, tech shirt, finishers medal, and shipping of those items to you.
• Completion Window: Virtual participants can complete their event anytime between April 12, 2026 and May 10, 2026. Please note registration closes on April 26.
• Results Submission: Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 12, 2026 and May 10, 2026 to have their results listed online.
• Packet Mailing: Virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of May 4, 2026.

🚦 Participant Recommendations

In-person participants - We advise that you arrive early to your events or attend the packet pick-up the day before your event to ensure ample time to get to the start line.

📞 Contact Information

If you have additional questions, please contact the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at hello@zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com.

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon.