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We're excited to drive a healthy community at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and events weekend with YOU!  Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2026!

The 2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will return to Kalamazoo's iconic Bronson Park!  All routes are USATF certified with the full and half marathon routes also certified as Boston Marathon qualifiers!

Be sure to check out the FAQs for all official procedures and policies regarding animals, age limits, and more.

PNC Kids' 1K - The PNC Kids' 1K will be held downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 9am Packet Pick-up; 10am 1K start.

PNC Kids' 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM   Location: Gazelle Sports Downtown Kalamazoo

Zeigler Kalamazoo Full Marathon; Marathon Relay; Half Marathon; Half Marathon Relay; 10K Run; and 5K Run/Walk! 

Packet Pick-Up -  Date: April 25; Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo (Expo closes at 4 PM, however, the Gazelle Sports tent will remain open for last minute purchases).

Spring Stride Fest - Date: Saturday, April 25; Time: 9:00 AM - TBD; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo

Day-Of Packet Pick-up All Events - Date: Sunday, April 26; Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo

All Events - Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and Marathon Relay Start: 7:00 AM

Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay Start: 8:05 AM

10K Run Start: 8:30 AM

5K Run/Walk Start: 8:40 AM

Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Virtual Events

• The virtual events are a great option for ZKZM fans who cannot join us on April 26 for whatever reason!  Also, great option to utilize as a fundraiser for your favorite charity!
• Registration for the virtual events includes a bib, tech shirt, finishers medal, and shipping of those items to you.  
• Virtual participants can complete their event anytime between April 12, 2026 and May 10, 2026.  Please note registration closes on April 26.
• Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 12, 2026 and May 10, 2026 to have their results listed online. 
• Virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of May 4, 2026.

In-person participants - We advise that you arrive early to your events or attend the packet pick-up the day before your event to ensure ample time to get to the start line.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at [email protected]