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44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EST

Location
Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids, 750 Lakeside Dr, 49506
Type
RUN
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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 4 Miles

    Thu, Dec 31, 2:00 PM EST · From $38.00

    Opens Apr 22, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 4 Miles

    Thu, Dec 31, 2:00 PM EST · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 22, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2026, 9:30 AM EST

  • KIDS RACE

    Thu, Dec 31, 1:30 PM EST · From $12.00

    Opens Apr 22, 2026, 10:17 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

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From the organizer

The Resolution Run: One Last Run

December 31, 2026 marks the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run—a New Year’s Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2026.

The main race begins at 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and finishing in front of Collins Park. The Kids Race returns at 1:30 PM for ages 12 and under, with their own course and disco-ball medals waiting at the finish.

Since 1982, when Joe O’Brien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. It’s a moment to show up, take stock, and head into a new year with intention. Year after year, runners and walkers come out—no matter the weather—to keep it going.

We’ll do it again in 2026, and continue Joe’s legacy of giving back by supporting Guiding Light Works.

The Details Date: Thursday, December 31, 2025 Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School Finish: John Collins Park Kids’ Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under) - 1/2 mile Course: 4-mile USATF certified loop around Reeds Lake

Packet Pickup Early: December 30, 4–7 PM at Big Bob’s Pizza Race Day: 12 AM - 2 PM Post race after party and awards: Big Bob’s on Croswell

The Goods Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers Disco Ball medals for kids Beanies for all participants Overall and age-group awards across all divisions

Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2025. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.