Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon - Grand Rapids
The Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a premier Boston Marathon qualifying event held at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park. Scheduled for September 7, 2025, this USATF-certified marathon features a mostly flat, scenic 4.05-mile loop course along the Grand River with shaded paths and a footbridge. Limited to 330 runners, it boasts one of the highest Boston qualifier percentages nationally, around 60%.
The race includes aid stations with water and Gatorade, personal water bottle tables, and a 4.5-hour time limit. Packet pickup occurs the day before and race morning. A training run, the Millennium Meadows Marathon, is offered in August.
The event emphasizes preparation and pacing to help runners achieve Boston qualifying times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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