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Holland Haven Marathon
Tulip Time Run

A review of the economic impact Holland Haven Marathon has on the City of Holland and surrounding community.  In 2019 Holland Haven Marathon had an economic impact of almost a half million dollars.  The 2021 event followed in that same manner of having a positive effect on the community.
Interview with runner and race director Mandy Kitchen.  Mandy began running by beating all the boys in junior high.  She has run over 50 races.  Mandy is the race director for Metro Way 5K and Light Point 5K.

Metro Way 5K Registration
Light Point 5K Registration

HHM Website
HHM RSU Registration Page
HHM Facebook
HHM Instagram
HHM Twitter
HHM YouTube
HHM 2021 Highlight Video
HHM Economic Impact Report

2021 was a transition year coming off the Covid restrictions in place for the 2020 race.  It was also the hottest year on record and most attended.  Winners in some events were slower than normal.  The emcee, volunteers and spectators were all awesome on race day.  There was plenty to see and do at the outdoor recovery zone. Listen to the race recap interview with runner, teacher, wife and influencer Beth Nykerk.  Finally there is an announcement of 2022 registration date and specials plus runner testimonials from the 2021 race.

• Course descriptions
• Gazelle - Packet pickup - merchandise sales
• RaceJoy
• Spectators
• Parking
• Volunteers
• Race Director Shake out run
• Interview with Kevin Vanderklok, Executive Director, Camp Geneva

- 44 porto-jons available on race day for pooping options
- Book - How To Make Yourself Poop and 999 other tips all runners should know - 3 ways to make yourself poop before you run
- Age Group Awards & Overall Award Winners
- RRCA Marathon State Championship - RRCA Awards for age groups
- Race Volunteers - volunteer needs on race day
- Article - The Many Ways Volunteering is Good for your Heart - a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning, a goal to strive for
- Volunteering with Eddie Kline
- Host Hotels in Holland
- West MI Running Groups
- West MI Races
- Closing thoughts

What is RMWC podcast? - A resource for Holland Haven Marathon information and running in West Michigan.
Race Director Eddie Kline - Founder and race director of Holland Haven Marathon - Run MI West Coast podcast host - Tulip Time Run race director - runner, CrossFitter, hiker, climber, athlete, Army veteran, husband, dad, homeowner
The State of Holland Haven Marathon - no postponements, restrictions or cancellations - selling out in 2021 - 3 race distances, full, half and 8K - race course descriptions, bike path, point-to-point, start times and locations - aid stations - bussing - veteran runners, Team RWB - price increase - online information sources