Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus

Holland, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

Half Marathon5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus

The Ottawa County Fairgrounds serves as both the start and finish, which gives the morning a practical, no-frills feeling. The course connects parks through the surrounding area, and the event raises money for a local community development organization, so the crowd at the finish tends to reflect that connection to the neighborhood.

The fairgrounds also handle packet pickup, with an evening session the day before and an early window on race morning. Parking is on-site, with entrances off the main fairgrounds drive. The organizers ask that you avoid leaving your car on Waukazoo Drive or Post Ave, which are part of the course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

393finishers

1:16:12winner

2:09:45median

3:27:15cutoff

Top 3: Zach Start (1:16:12) · Brantley Van Overloop (1:17:47) · Justin Terpstra (1:18:38)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

152finishers

16:48winner

33:18median

56:03cutoff

Top 3: Ben Haakenson (16:48) · Jonathan Holt (18:09) · Matthew Williams (19:34)

The Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles9/26/2026 08:00$75

5K9/26/2026 08:30$30

Virtual Half Marathon9/26/2026 08:00$95

Virtual 5K9/26/2026 08:30$50

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Common Questions About the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus

Will I finish last at the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:09:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:27:15, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 393 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:16:12 while the median finisher took 2:09:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.