2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

🏃‍♂️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!

📍Location

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!

❓FAQs

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

📅Early Packet Pick-Up

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

• Event Types: Zeigler Kalamazoo Full Marathon: Marathon Relay: Half Marathon: Half Marathon Relay: 10K Run: and 5K Run/Walk!

📦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)

🎉Saturday Pre-Race Celebration Events

Stay tuned for a full line up of fun for all on Saturday in Bronson Park!

• 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

📅Race Schedule

• 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

🌐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.

🚶‍♂️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

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

🔗Race Registration Link

You can register for the race at the following link: Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Registration