Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Honor our military and first responders on USATF-certified courses, including Boston and NYC Marathon qualifiers, starting and finishing in a stadium.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K offers a dedicated opportunity to honor military personnel and first responders. This event is a strong choice for runners seeking certified courses and competitive goals. Both the marathon and half marathon are sanctioned by USA Track & Field, with the marathon qualifying for Boston, New York City, and the Abbott World Marathon Series. The 5K provides a flat and fast option, ensuring a welcoming experience for various paces and distances.
What to expect
- Run on USATF-certified courses, including Boston and New York City Marathon qualifiers.
- Experience an "Out and Back" route with aid stations every mile.
- Start and finish on the track inside Grand Haven High School football stadium.
Standout details
- Boston & NYC Marathon qualifier
- Abbott World Marathon Series qualifier
- Courses start/finish inside stadium
- Aid stations every mile on route
Perks & features
- USATF Certified
USATF CertifiedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Big Test
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
Distances & registration
4 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Half Marathon
1 option · closes May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
15d 19h 50m left1/2 Marathon
Closes May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT · From $103.20
Marathon
1 option · closes May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
15d 19h 50m leftGeneral entry
Closes May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT · From $124.40
10K
1 option · closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
15d 23h 19m leftGeneral entry
Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $44.90
5K
1 option · closes May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
15d 19h 50m left5 K
Closes May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT · From $39.60
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
The Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K honors all branches of our military as well as our first responders.
This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and features a certified marathon course with USATF, making it a Boston and New York City Marathon qualifier. The marathon is also a qualifying event for the Abbott World Marathon Series. The half marathon is also a measured and certified course with USATF, making it a qualifying event for the New York City Marathon. The 5-K is a flat and fast course. All the courses start AND finish on the track inside the Grand Haven High School football stadium. The run courses are "Out and Back" routes, allowing you to enjoy aid stations every "1" mile.