Michigan · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons in Michigan

Every upcoming Marathon in Michigan, all 12 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

12 upcoming marathons · 10 with finish-time stats

5K Races 32510K Races 99Half Marathons 62Ultramarathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Michigan races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,913 finishersBayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids Fun Runin the Half Marathon

Michigan Marathons by City

Grand Rapids 2Port Austin 1Cement City 1Walker 1Comstock Park 1Kalamazoo 1Traverse City 1Gladstone 1Manistee 1Holland 1Ann Arbor 1

The Next Marathons in Michigan

12 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026the overGRound marathon/relay Grand Rapids, MIMarathonRegistration closedFreeDetails Sun, Nov 8, 2026Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Port Austin, MIMarathonHalf Marathon5K5KFrom $100Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026McCourtie’s Gobble ’Til You Wobble Cement City, MI1 Mile5KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $80Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Groundhog Day Marathon Walker, MIMarathonHalf Marathon4.37 Miles30.57 MilesFrom $104Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay Comstock Park, MIMarathonFrom $80Details Sun, Apr 25, 20272027 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Kalamazoo, MIMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $110Details Sat, May 29, 2027Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids Fun Run Traverse City, MIMarathonHalf Marathon10K1.2 MilesRegistration opens Dec 1From $129Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027MISH Waterfront Marathon Gladstone, MIMarathonHalf Marathon10KFrom $105Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Run the Pier Running Festival Manistee, MI5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonRegistration opens Jan 17, 2027From $90Details Sun, Aug 29, 2027Millennium Meadows Marathon Grand Rapids, MIMarathon13.35 Miles10KFrom $95Details Sun, Sep 12, 20272027 Holland Haven Marathon Holland, MIMarathonHalf Marathon8KRegistration opens Nov 27From $115Details Sun, Oct 3, 2027Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon Ann Arbor, MIMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $87Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Michigan

Which Michigan cities have the most marathons?

Grand Rapids (2), Port Austin (1), Cement City (1), Walker (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most marathons held in Michigan?

October is the busiest month for Marathon races in Michigan, with 2 of the 12, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Michigan Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 Marathon races in Michigan with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:18:43, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.