Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

For the last 2 years, runners could qualify for Boston twice in the same race! NO. WE DON'T KNOW IF THAT WILL WORK FOR 2026/2027.

📅 Important Dates

• Qualifying Window: The qualifying window for the 130th Boston Marathon, scheduled to take place on April 20, 2026, began on September 1, 2024.
• Registration Details: Until the BAA makes an announcement, we won't know the registration dates for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
• Qualifying Changes: Boston has changed their qualifying times for 2026.

⚠️ Race Participation Guidelines

• Eligibility: You should only sign up for this race if you are going to be ready to qualify for Boston.
• Pre-Registration Requirements: To sign up before July 15, you'll need to run a "qualifying race" to sign up.
• Wheelchair Policy: Please note: Because of the nature of this course, we do not allow wheel chairs (Handcycle or push rim) in this race.

🏅 Race Details

Last Chance BQ.2-Grand Rapids has become one of the premier and most nationally known, BQ events. The timing is perfect and we provide a venue that has proven to be one of the highest percentage qualifiers in the country, hovering around 60%.

This is a race we designed specifically to give you a shot at getting to Boston in 2026. Limited to 330 runners. See our Qualifying times chart for qualifying times. THERE IS A 4:30 TIME LIMIT.

🗺️ Course Information

Course: Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids occurs at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, one of the many Kent County Parks and what we think is the most scenic and beautiful. You will run on a wide and paved path that crosses a footbridge, winds along the Grand River, and cuts through meadows. Most of the course is heavily shaded.

📋 Race Weekend Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is at Fulton Street Pub & Grill from 4-7 Saturday. 801 West Fulton Street.
• Race Day: Sunday at the race site starting at 6am.
• Start Time: The race site is at 1400 Maynard SW. Starting time is at 7am Sunday morning.
• Running Gear: Bring your shoes. Recommended. But optional.

📞 Contact Information

Contact us with question: donkern1@gmail.com, 616 293 3145

🔗 Sister Race Information

Our sister BQ.2 race is being held in Geneva, Illinois. It's under different management and on a different registration platform. Don’t get confused. They also do a Spring Chance BQ.2 in the spring.

🔖 Race Registration

For more information and to register, visit Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids.