How hilly is the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon?
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 227 m.
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland, Lakeside, Forest, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon route go?
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon route starts at Bronson Park, downtown Kalamazoo (200 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007) and finishes at Bronson Park, downtown Kalamazoo (Stryker Finish Line Experience). Underfoot, expect paved roads (with a trail section on the Bicentennial Trail). It passes Bronson Park, Western Michigan University Waldo Stadium, Portage Creek / Kalamazoo River Valley Bicentennial Trail, Stryker Instruments campus and Milham Park. Themed on-course aid stations include the Donut Point, Bacon Station, Waffle Way, Pickle Pit and Gummy Bear Forest, plus a Stryker Finish Line Experience.
What should runners know on race day for the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon?
Gear check tent provided near the Start/Finish line area. Roads close at intersections where runners are actively crossing; all courses officially close at or before 1:30pm. Pacers provided for the full and half marathon distances.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Waterfront
- Historic
- Parkland
- Lakeside
- Forest
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 227 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 30 minutes time limit (about a 15-minute mile pace).
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pacers provided for the full and half marathon distances.
- Bag drop
- Gear check tent provided near the Start/Finish line area.
- Closed roads
- Roads close at intersections where runners are actively crossing; all courses officially close at or before 1:30pm.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Beacon Health Expo and packet pickup at Bronson Park the day before race day (Saturday), approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm.
- Medal
- All race finishers receive a medal at the finish line.
- Finisher tee
- Registration includes an event tech shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- Bronson Park, downtown Kalamazoo (200 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007)
- Finish
- Bronson Park, downtown Kalamazoo (Stryker Finish Line Experience)
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved roads (with a trail section on the Bicentennial Trail)
- Landmarks
- Bronson Park, Western Michigan University Waldo Stadium, Portage Creek / Kalamazoo River Valley Bicentennial Trail, Stryker Instruments campus, Milham Park
- Notable features
- Official event of the Drive for Life Foundation
- continues a 45-plus-year community running heritage. Themed on-course aid stations include the Donut Point, Bacon Station, Waffle Way, Pickle Pit and Gummy Bear Forest, plus a Stryker Finish Line Experience
- Course runs through the heart of Kalamazoo and into Portage, passing through Western Michigan University's Waldo Stadium and connecting scenic neighborhoods, parks and local landmarks
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 9°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100