Scenic tour of a mid-western town. We&#39;re excited to drive a healthy community at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and events weekend with YOU!  Mark your calendars for the first Sunday in May each year for this event!
Due to renovations at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, the 2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be held in Kalamazoo&#39;s iconic Bronson Park only .5 miles away from Arcadia Creek Festival Place.  We will be releasing modified event routes as soon as possible.  All routes will be 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&#39; 1K - The PNC Kids&#39; 1K will be held downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9am Packet Pickup; 10am 1K start.
PNC Kids&#39; 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up Thursday, May 1, 2025 Time: 4:00-7:00 PM   Location: Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo
Zeigler Kalamazoo Full Marathon; Marathon Relay; Half Marathon; Half Marathon Relay; 10K Run; 5K Run and 5K Walk! 
Ascension Borgess Health &amp; Wellness Expo &amp; Packet Pick-up - Date: May 3; Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
Extended Packet Pick-Up -  Date: May 3; Time: 4:00 PM - 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).
Late Day-Of Packet Pick-up All Events - Date: May 4; Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo
All Events - Date: May 4, 2025
Zeigler Kalamazoo 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 Walk/Run Start: 8:40 AM
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Virtual Events
<ul><li>The virtual events are a great option for ZKZM fans who cannot join us on May 4 for whatever reason!  Also, great option to utilize as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!</li><li>Registration for the virtual events includes a bib, tech shirt, finishers medal, and shipping of those items to you.  </li><li>Virtual participants can complete their event anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025.  Please note registration closes on May 5.</li><li>Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025 to have their results listed online. </li><li>Virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of May 12, 2025.</li></ul>
In-person participants - We advise that you arrive early to your events or attend the packet pickup the day before your event to ensure ample time to get to the start line.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at hello&#64;zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com!

Kalamazoo Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2025 Kalamazoo Marathon will be held on May 4.

Counting down to the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

The 2025 Kalamazoo Marathon will be held on May 5.

New sponsors, returning events announced for Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

The 2025 Ziegler Marathon on May 5 will have a new course.

Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon course to be different for 2025

Post-Race Review/ Results

The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5.

Thousands of runners head downtown for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

Kalamazoo loves its marathon and it shows

Well organized, well supported, challenging course

Very well done. Good for a first-time marathon.

Great spectator support and on-course music.

Great course with a slight change in elevation

Great considering it was the 1st marathon!

Not bad, but needs some improvement for next year

A good inaugural, expect it to get better!

Congratulations K-zoo! You have a future diamond

Kalamazoo Marathon

Marathon Results