Kalamazoo Marathon Opens 2027 Registration After $1.1M Economic Boost
Kalamazoo – September 15, 2026 -- Registration is now open for the 48th Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, set to return to downtown Kalamazoo and Bronson Park on April 24-25, 2027.
The 2026 race generated more than $1,124,000 in local economic impact
Discover Kalamazoo reported the figure after last year's event drew over 5,000 registered participants and thousands of spectators to downtown streets. Organizers also donated more than $8,000 to local charities and distributed over $4,000 in financial assistance to participants.
A redesigned 5K course cuts down on turns for 2027
New participants will also receive an exclusive commemorative long-sleeve quarter-zip, and the Beacon Health Expo will offer all-day activities throughout race weekend. Runners can register through a "Start to Finish Bundle" training package offered with Run Kalamazoo Run Camp.