Run MI West Coast

 Each year we produce a highlight film to showcase our runners, our community and our event. 

This film about Celebrating a Decade of Running Holland Haven Marathon is a tremendous story of the 2023 race.

Celebrate with our runners from the start line, to the finish, to the after party as they complete their running journey at Holland Haven Marathon 2023.

You can watch the 2023 Holland Haven Highlight film on the Holland Haven YouTube channel or Facebook page.  

The 2023 Holland Haven Marathon
Full recap of the 2023 race
Interview with Women's 8K winner Raychel Figurski
Local race calendar
Strides for Unity 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/1
Taps and Trails 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/5
Aman Park Trail 5K and 1M - Grand Rapids - 10/5
Bark in the Dark 5K,1M - Grand Rapids - 10/7
Big Give 5K Family fun run - Hudsonville - 10/7
Cornerstone U Alumni and Friends 5K - 10/7
Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run and Walk - Lowell - 10/7
Get your rear in gear 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/7
Love your neighbors 5K - Hudsonville - 10/7
Vine Wine’d 5K - Fennville - 10/7
Yankee springs fallfest 50K,25K,10K trail run - Middleville - 10/7
Zeeland athletic boosters pumpkin fest 5K - Zeeland - 10/7
Biggby coffee the one walk/run - Grand Rapids - 10/8
Gooseberry 5K and gosling run - Fennville - 10/14
Harvest hustle fall classic 5K - Lowell - 10/14
Strong Foundations 5K - Byron Center - 10/14
Baby Steps 5K - Kalamazoo - 10/14
Heart and Sole Run 5K - Fruitport - 10/14
Hotcake hustle 5K - kalamazoo - 10/14
Grand Rapids marathon and half - GR - 10/15
Run thru the Rapids 10K,5K - GR - 10/15
Cal crusher - 30 hour run - Caledonia - 10/21
Trail Point Harvest Rush 5K - Allendale - 10/21
Ultra bird trail races 12H,6H,10K,5K - holland - 10/21
Caledonia halloween hustle 5K - Caledonia - 10/28
Run for your life

• Holland Haven Marathon Sold out - 1300 runners - 61% female and 39% male - Runners from 29/50 states
• Top 5 states - MI, IN, IL, OH, WI
• Top 5 cities - Holland, Grand Rapids, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Grand Haven

Epic things happening in the Recovery Zone
Packet pick up info 
Free photos and videos

West MI races coming up in September
Marshal Run 5K - Newaygo - 9/2
Riverside Park Run 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/2
Run for sight 5K - Muskegon - 9/2
Double Bubble Fun Run 5K - Spring Lake - 9/9
GR 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Grand Rapids - 9/9
Mt Baldhead Challenge 13.1, 10K - Saugatuck - 9/9
Battle Creek Patriot Run 10K, 5K - 9/10
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10
Last Chance BQ 26.2, - Grand Rapids - 9/10
Alive and Running VA 5K - Battle Creek - 9/16
Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K - Holland - 9/16
Funky Heart 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/16
Mitchell Yoshikawa Memorial Race - Kalamazoo - 9/16
Otono Autumn 5K - Grand Haven - 9/16
Riley Trails Marathon 26.2, 13.1, 10K - Holland - 9/16
Denso Fall Fiesta Taco Trot 5K - Battle Creek - 9/17
LMCU Bridge Run 10M, 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/17
Ragnar Michigan 200M relay - Muskegon - 9/22
Badges and Bravery 5K - Allegan - 9/23
Oktoberfest South Haven 5.5K - 9/23
Park2Park Half Marathon 13.1, 5K - Holland - 9/23
Pet-a-Pawlooza 5K - Byron Center - 9/23
SPCA Doggie Dash 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/23
Bronson Children’s Hospital 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/24
Pedals 5K, 1M - Comstock Park - 9/24
School Nurse 5K - Holland - 9/28
FFCU Charity 5K - Muskegon - 9/30
West Side Donut Dash 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/30
Calvin Classic 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/30
Crossroads Run 10K, 5K, 10K Relay - Holland - 9/30
Hungerford Games 50M, 26.2, 13.1 - Big Rapids - 9/30
Race to the Bar Crawl 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/30
Red Flannel Festival 5K, 10K - Cedar Springs - 9/30
Run for Camp 5K - Newaygo - 9/30

We have beer this year
We have bells this year
We have blueberries this year
All the information you need for Holland Haven Marathon

Holland Blueberry Run

Local race calendar
Green Lake 5K - Caledonia - 8/5
Otsego Ready or Not 5K - 8/5
Riverside Parkrun 5K - Grand Rapids - 8/5
Zeeland Zoom 5K - 8/8
Mill Creek Days 5K - Comstock Park - 8/12
Heights of Hope 5K - Holland - 8/12
Hey 5K - Muskegon - 8/12
National Blueberry Festival 5K - South Haven 8/12
Riverside Park Run 5K - Grand Rapids - 8/12
Run for the Sun 5K & 1M - Holland - 8/12
Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Art & Dash 5K - Norton Shores - 8/19
Branstrom XC Challenge 5K - Fremont - 8/19
Mitchell’s Run Through Rockford 5K - 8/19
Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K - Holland - 8/19
Worthy Warrior Adventure Run/Walk 5K - Hastings - 8/26
Pennock Sommerfest Run 10K, 5K - Hastings 8/26
Run for Type 1 5K - Dutton - 8/26
Millennium Meadows Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K - Grand Rapids - 8/27

Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10

Holland Haven is better this year!
The Ride Down - GR Grand Fondo
Interview with RD Kyle Barnes
West MI races

Al-Van’s Firecracker Furry 5K - South Haven - July 1
Battle Creek Half Marathon & 5K - July 1
Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K - July 1
Freedom Run 5K - Dorr - July 1
Buck Creek Run 5K - Grandville - July 1
NN Autocam 4th of July 5K - Kentwood - July 4
Sand Lake Run 4 the 4th - July 4
Schoolcraft Firecracker 5M - July 4
T-Rex Ten Miler and 8K wimpy - Lowell - July 4
Hess Lake Run 13.1M, 10K, 5K - Newaygo - July 8
Run the Riverwalk 5K - Lowell - July 8
Youth Village 5K - Battle Creek - July 8
Magic of the Mile - Grand Rapids - July 11
Lake Michigan RTS 10K - Holland - July 15
Robinette’s Wine Run 5K - Grand Rapids - July 15
Run OHS 5K - Muskegon - July 15
Metro Way 5K - Wyoming - July 20
Season 1, Episode 5 with RD Mandy Kitchen
Laker Loop 13.1M - Spring Lake - July 22
Run WO 5K & 1M - Holland - July 22
Gospel Feet 5K - Grand Rapids - July 28
Coast Guard Run 10K - Grand Haven - July 29
Fruitland 5K Trail Run - Whitehall - July 29
SpartanNash YMCA Byron Days 5K - Byron Center - July 29

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10

The Rundown - Foreshore Adventure Run 
Running tips of the month - Interval Workouts
Interview  Caroline Hurteau, race director in Albion Michigan, RunAlbion
West MI races 
1 in 5 Marathon Relay 10K 5M 5K
Yankee Springs Trail Run 10K 25K 50K 100K 
Beat the Grandma 5K
Pux Cider 5K 
Run Forrest Run 1M 5K
Credit Unions for Kids 5K
Brian Diemer Races 5K
Red Turtle Run 5K 10K
Run For Wings 5K
Fox Trot 5K
Dad’s Day 5K 1M
K9K Race 9K 3K
Kalamazoo Klassic 10K 5K
Let’s Glow 24H
Lightpoint 5K
LPGA 5K
Town Crier Races
Trailblazer 5K
Wicked Worm 12H 6H 10K
WMAAA CHDIS 5K
State Games of Michigan 5K
Johnny’s Run 5K 1M
Grand Explorers’ Trail Race 10K 5K 1M
Reeds Lake Run 10K 5K
Seaway Run 13.1M 10K 5K
Zeeland Zoom 5K

History Hustle 5K
Forks 5K
Code: RUNMI 10%
Foundry Mile

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - September 10

The Rundown - Run of the Mill 5K - A great local 5K raising money for our Holland Windmill.

Running tips of the month - Running while pregnant and running as a new mom

Interview with Beth Nykerk - New mom, teacher, runner and IG influencer - Find out how having a new baby boy has changed the way Beth approaches running these days.

All things happening with Tulip Time Run this year.

West MI races coming up in May
Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - May 6
Bier Distillery 5K - Comstock Park - May 6
Foster the Family 5K - Grand Rapids - May 6
Spring Fling 10K, 5K  - Kalamazoo - May 6
Heroes for Hope 5K - Grand Rapids - May 7
Riverbank Run 25K, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - May 13
Run MI West Coast Season 2 Episode 4
Run for the Buds 5K,10K - St Joe - May 13
Defender 5K, 1.5, kids - Hudsonville - May 20
Kubasiak Bulldog Run 5K - Ravenna - May 20
Lory’s Place 5K Run, walk and rock - St Joe - May 20
Spring Stampede 5K - Grand Haven - May 20
Foreshore Adventure Run 5K - Muskegon - May 20
Armed Services Marathon, Half and 5K - Grand Haven - May 21
Mighty Mile 1M - Grand Rapids - May 23
Kick off to summer run 5K, 1M, kids - Grand Haven - May 27
AMBUCS Memorial Day 5K - Jenison - May 29
Run to Climax 7K, 1M - Climax - May 29

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10

The Rundown - St Paddy’s Leprechaun Chase  -  Eddie took on the challenge of running this race.
Running tips of the month - 6 Reasons to run by feel (not your watch)
Interview - Josh Modert - Community Engagement Leader and Event Coordinator at Gazelle Sports - Taking on the challenge of becoming a young runner and then a race director has changed Josh’s life for the better.
West MI races coming up in April

Kal Haven Trail Run 33.5M and relay - Kalamazoo - April 1
Drew Russel Warrior Run 5K - Kalamazoo - April 8
Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Earth Day 5K  - April 15
Run of the Mill 5K - Holland - April 15
Three Rivers Promise Run for the Future 5K, 1M - 3 Rivers - April 15
Hearts in Motion 5K/10K - Zeeland - April 20
Hurt the Dirt Trail races full, half & 10K - Rockford - April 22
Kalamazoo Marathon, half, 10K, 5K - Kalamazoo - April 22
Love and Lean Run/walk for mental health 5K - Zeeland - April 22
Rivertown races 13.1, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - April 22
Thrive 5K Run - Grand Rapids - April 22
Yellow Jacket Challenge 5K - Greenville - April 23
Limb loss awareness 5K - Kentwood - April 29
Rat Race 5K - Holland - April 29
Rat Race Rundown Episode Season 2 Episode 3
She Runs Half Marathon 13.1, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - April 30
She Runs interview with Jen Brummitt Season 2 Episode 2

Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - May 6
Lake Michigan RTS - Holland - July 15
Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10
Whoville- Holland & Northville - December
Holland Haven Merchandise Store

Double Dutch Challenge  - Holland Haven Marathon has partnered with the Tulip Time Run to bring the Double Dutch Challenge medal to Holland.  Start your summer off with the Tulip Time Run and end it with a Holland Haven finish to earn this one-of-a-kind collectors medal.
Interview  - Sara Haverdink loves running with her friends and loves her race medals.  She is a local Holland runner that plans to earn her Double Dutch Challenge medal this year.
Running Tips of the month - How long should you wear your race medal after the race????  Wearing my race medal for a month gave me new faith in Humanity

Double Dutch Challenge
Holland Haven Marathon Registration
Holland Haven Marathon Facebook
Tulip Time Run Registration
Tulip Time Run Facebook

Local Race Calendar - West Michigan
St Paddy’s Leprechaun Chase 5K - Holland - March 18
Shamrock 5K - Kalamazoo - March 18
Shamrock Run Walk or Roll 3M & 1.5M - Saugatuck - March 18
Shamrock Shuffle 5K - Muskegon - March 18
Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K - Grand Rapids - March 18
March for Meals 5K and 2M - Grand Rapids - March 26

Pearl Harbor Day, Sunday December 7, 1941
Patriot Day, Tuesday September 11, 2001
Runners and volunteers share their thoughts and stories from 9/11.

2022 Holland Haven Highlight Film