Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

We’re always looking for ways to make race weekend even better, and we want to hear from YOU!

The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is built by an incredible community of runners, walkers, volunteers, spectators, and supporters, and your feedback helps us continue improving the race experience year after year.

We’d love to know what worked well and what we can continue to build on in the future.

Our goal is to create a race weekend that feels welcoming, exciting, organized, and unforgettable for every participant, from first-time runners to seasoned marathoners.

Visit the contact page on our website and share your thoughts with us. Your voice truly helps shape the future of race weekend in Kalamazoo.

Thank you for being part of this amazing community.

Movement is powerful.

Not because every workout has to be intense or every run has to be fast, but because moving your body consistently can improve your physical health, mental health, confidence, energy, and overall well-being.

Some days, movement looks like marathon training.
Some days it’s a short walk around the neighborhood.
Some days it’s stretching, biking, dancing, or simply getting outside.

At the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, we believe movement is for everybody and everybody. You don’t have to be elite to experience the benefits of movement. You just have to start where you are.

How are you choosing movement today?

We want to hear about your FIRST race.

Maybe it was a 5K you nervously signed up for on a whim. Maybe you forgot your gear, started too fast, or cried crossing the finish line. Maybe you walked part of it, hit a PR, or discovered a love for running you never expected.

Every runner has a first race story, and those moments often become the ones we remember forever.

Because your first race isn’t really about pace or performance, it’s about courage. It’s about stepping outside your comfort zone, showing up at the starting line, and believing in yourself enough to try.

At the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, we love seeing first-time runners accomplish goals they once thought were impossible. Those finish line moments never get old.

So tell us:
- What was your first race?
- What do you remember most?
- Would you do anything differently now?

We can’t wait to read your stories.

Your warm-up matters more than you think.

It can be tempting to jump straight into your run, especially on busy days, but taking a few extra minutes to properly warm up can completely change how your workout feels.

A good warm-up helps prepare your muscles, increase blood flow, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of injury. It also helps your body transition more smoothly into harder efforts, making those first few miles feel less stiff and sluggish.

Try adding:
- Easy jogging
- Dynamic stretches
- Leg swings
- Walking lunges
- Strides before speed workouts

Think of your warm-up as setting the tone for your entire run.

Race day included.

Do you have a favorite pre-run warm-up routine?

Happy Global Running Day from the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon team!

Today, we celebrate every runner, walker, volunteer, spectator, and supporter who makes the running community so special.

Running is about more than miles and medals. It’s about showing up for yourself on the hard days, finding confidence you didn’t know you had, building friendships through shared goals, and discovering just how strong you truly are.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, preparing for a marathon, returning from injury, or simply moving your body because it makes you feel good, you are part of this global community.

And the best part? Every starting line welcomes a different story.

Every mile matters. Every runner belongs.

Tell us how you’re celebrating Global Running Day today!

A big thank you to Western Michigan University for their support as a silver sponsor! Western Michigan University

Your commitment to the community helps make race weekend an unforgettable experience for all.

We’re grateful for your partnership!

Something exciting is coming…

2027 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon registration opens July 1st!

Whether you’re chasing a PR, tackling your first race, or coming back for more, now’s your chance to start planning your next big goal.

Stay tuned… You won’t want to miss this

What a weekend.

The 2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon brought the energy from the first step to the final finish. Every mile was filled with determination, celebration, and community spirit.

Runners, volunteers, spectators, you made it unforgettable.

A huge THANK YOU to Stryker for their support as a platinum sponsor! stryker

Your commitment to innovation and community impact helps make this event possible in such a meaningful way.

We’re proud to have you as part of the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon family!

A huge THANK YOU to the Air Zoo!

As a silver sponsor, your support helps elevate race weekend to new heights, literally and figuratively!

We’re grateful for your partnership and your role in making this event so special for our community.