Michigan · Marathon · 10K · 5K
Groundhog Day Marathon
Groundhog Day Marathon is a marathon, 10K, 5K, 4.37 Miles and 30.57 Miles event held in Walker, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Friday, February 5, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 5, 2027
- Location
- Walker, MI
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, February 5, 2027
- Location
- Walker, Michigan
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4.37 Miles, 30.57 Miles, 17.47 Miles
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Groundhog Day Marathon
We’ve all heard of Punxsutawney Phil, the little furry guy in Pennsylvania who comes out, sees his shadow, and declares six more weeks of winter. Then there’s Augustus T. Groundhog, better known as Grand Rapids Gus. He’s Phil’s much more interesting cousin. Unlike Phil, who it seems can only see shadows, Gus has much better eyesight and can look at a calendar on February 2 and know that spring doesn’t start for six weeks. Gus suggested that instead of lamenting over six more weeks of winter, we…
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Groundhog Day Marathon: common questions
- When is the Groundhog Day Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, February 5, 2027.
- Where is the Groundhog Day Marathon held?
- In Walker, Michigan.
- What distances does the Groundhog Day Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4.37 Miles, 30.57 Miles and 17.47 Miles.
- How many people run the Groundhog Day Marathon?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Groundhog Day Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Groundhog Day Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Groundhog Day Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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