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!

🏁 Race Details

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 and Policies

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

👧 PNC Kids' 1K

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Packet Pick-Up: 9am
• Event Start: 10am 1K start
• Early Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo

🏆 Main Events

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
• Note: Expo closes at 4 PM, but the Gazelle Sports tent will remain open for last minute purchases

🎉 Pre-Race Celebration

• Date: Saturday, April 25
• Time: 9:00 AM - TBD
• Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
• Details: Stay tuned for a full line up of fun for all!

🚀 Day-Of Information

• Date: Sunday, April 26
• Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event
• Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
• Events Start Times:
• Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and Marathon Relay: 7:00 AM
• Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay: 8:05 AM
• 10K Run: 8:30 AM
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:40 AM

🌐 Virtual Events

• Overview: 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!
• Inclusions: Registration for the virtual events includes a bib, tech shirt, finishers medal, and shipping of those items to you.
• 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.
• Registration Deadline: Please note registration closes on April 26.

⏰ Important Reminder

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 complete registration details, visit Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon.