About This Race
The Resolution Run: One Last Run
December 31, 2026 marks the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run—a New Year’s Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2026.
The main race begins at 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and finishing in front of Collins Park.
The Kids Race returns at 1:30 PM for ages 12 and under, with their own course and disco-ball medals waiting at the finish.
Since 1982, when Joe O’Brien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. It’s a moment to show up, take stock, and head into a new year with intention. Year after year, runners and walkers come out—no matter the weather—to keep it going.
We’ll do it again in 2026, and continue Joe’s legacy of giving back by supporting Guiding Light Works.
The Details
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2025
Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School
Finish: John Collins Park
Kids’ Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under) - 1/2 mile
Course: 4-mile USATF certified loop around Reeds Lake
Packet Pickup
Early: December 30, 4–7 PM at Big Bob’s Pizza
Race Day: 12 PM - 2 PM
Post race after party and awards: Big Bob’s on Croswell
The Goods
Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
Disco Ball medals for kids
Beanies for all participants
Overall and age-group awards across all divisions
Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2026. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.
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