Michigan · Marathon
Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids
Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids is a marathon event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was last held on September 13, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 180 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Field size
- ~180 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 13, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 180 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 61°F at the start, 89% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo historical archive (gridded reanalysis), checked October 8, 2026)
About the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids
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Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #13 (BQ rate 65.9%, PR score 97.2, Mostly Flat)
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Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids: common questions
- When is the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids held?
- In Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- What distances does the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids?
- About 180 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 Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What is the course like at the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids?
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids?
- about 61°F at the start, 89% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo historical archive (gridded reanalysis), checked October 8, 2026).
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