Armed Services Marathon

Armed Services Marathon is held on May 16, 2027, in Grand Haven, Michigan, on a military theme. Three distances are offered — a 5K (3.1 mi), a half marathon (13.1 mi) and the marathon (26.2 mi) — each supporting causes connected to the armed forces. Start times are not listed in our records.

A lakeshore marathon in mid-May on the Michigan coast usually means cool air and an onshore wind, which is a good trade for a distance where heat does far more damage than breeze. If you are running for the cause rather than the clock, tell your supporters where the long stretches are: on a marathon, the miles between fifteen and twenty-two are where a familiar face is worth more than any gel.