Walker, MI
Groundhog Day Marathon
- Date
- First start6:30 PM EST
- Location1400 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI 49534
- DistancesMarathon · Half Marathon · 4.37 Miles · Ultra · 17.47 Miles
- SurfaceRoad
- SwagHoodie
Bib Scout Report
| Event | Distance | Start | Current fee | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Marathon | 8:00 AM EST | $104 | $114 on |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | 8:00 AM EST | $94 | $104 on |
| 1/6 Marathon WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | 4.37 Miles | 6:30 PM EST | $69 | $74 on |
| Whole Hog (1/6 plus Full) | Ultra | 6:30 PM EST | $134 | $144 on |
| Half Hog (1/6 plus Half) | 17.47 Miles | 6:30 PM EST | $124 | $134 on |
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About Groundhog Day Marathon
We’ve all heard of Punxsutawney Phil, the little furry guy in Pennsylvania who comes out, sees his shadow, and declares six more weeks of winter. Then there’s Augustus T. Groundhog, better known as Grand Rapids Gus. He’s Phil’s much more interesting cousin. Unlike Phil, who it seems can only see shadows, Gus has much better eyesight and can look at a calendar on February 2 and know that spring doesn’t start for six weeks. Gus suggested that instead of lamenting over six more weeks of winter, we should EMBRACE the cold and snow and do something fun. And so, the Groundhog Day Marathon was born. The modified course for 2024 was pretty popular. We've certified the new course, so we'll be starting behind the pavilion this year again. Looking forward to seeing you in 2027! EARLY START --If you're planning to be running more than about 6 hours, please start at the 7:00 am early start. The…
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