A premier Boston Marathon qualifying event with a 60% qualification success rate. Limited to 330 runners on a scenic, shaded course along the Grand River.
Key Details:
- 4:30 time limit (exceptions for age-group qualifying times)
- Qualifying standards required for registration before July 15
- No wheelchair/handcycle participants
- Boston 2026 qualifying event (qualifying window opened September 1, 2024)
Packet Pickup:
- Saturday: 4-7 PM at Fulton Street Pub & Grill (801 West Fulton Street)
- Sunday: Starting 6 AM at race site
Course: Paved paths through Millennium Park featuring river views, meadows, and shade coverage.
Contact: Don Kern Email: donkern1@gmail.com Phone: 616-293-3145
Note: This event is separate from the BQ.2 race in Geneva, Illinois, which operates under different management.
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