Thu, Dec 31, 2026

44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Grand Rapids, MI

Registration open44th annual

4 Miles

About the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

The course loops Reeds Lake in a single counter-clockwise circuit, starting near the middle school and finishing at Collins Park. It is flat and lakeside the whole way, USATF certified for accuracy. This is a New Year's Eve race, so expect cold air and bundled crowds, but the route stays open and the park setting keeps it from feeling exposed.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at Big Bob's Pizza, with race-morning pickup available in the hours before the start. The post-race gathering moves back to Big Bob's, where the awards happen. There is a separate shorter course for younger kids, and that race goes off before the main event.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

4 Miles · 2025 results

801finishers

20:41winner

39:41median

1:15:57cutoff

Top 3: Benjamin Hardy (20:41) · Luke Witvliet (20:53) · Jesse Saxton (21:17)

The 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run is in its 44th year.

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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

4 Miles12/31/2026 14:00$35

KIDS RACE12/31/2026 13:30$10

4 Miles12/31/2026 14:00$25

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Common Questions About the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Will I finish last at the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 39:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:15:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run a good first 4 Miles?

With 801 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run?

The 4 Miles winner ran 20:41 while the median finisher took 39:41. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.