2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

We're excited to drive a healthy community at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and events weekend with YOU!  Mark your calendars for the first Sunday in May each year for this event!

Due to renovations at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, the 2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be held in Kalamazoo's iconic Bronson Park only .5 miles away from Arcadia Creek Festival Place.  All routes will be 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, May 3, 2025 - 9am Packet Pick-up; 10am 1K start.

PNC Kids' 1K (Only) Early Packet Pick-Up Thursday, May 1, 2025
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: May 3; 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 powered by Ascension Borgess - Date: Saturday May 3; Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; AND Sunday May 4; Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo

Day-Of Packet Pick-up All Events - Date: Sunday, May 4; Time: 6:00 AM - start time of your event; Location: Bronson Park Downtown Kalamazoo

All Events - Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

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 May 4 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 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025.  Please note registration closes on May 4.
• Virtual participants must manually enter their results into the RunSignUp system anytime between April 20, 2025 and May 18, 2025 to have their results listed online. 
• Virtual packets will be mailed out no later than the week of May 12, 2025.

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 hello@zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com