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Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202742.195km
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Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Grand Rapids · 42.195km
Entry fee
$120From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 13, 2026 · Entry fee $140 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Registration for qualified entrants to the 2027 Boston Marathon takes place September 14-18, 2026, on the B.A.A.

online platform.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $120

until May 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Marathon, plus Millennium Meadows Marathon on August 30 as a training run

Entry cost $155

until May 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START

1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI

Start · Google Maps

There is one event: Marathon.

Start line is located at 1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI, and the start time is 7:00 a.m. local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Pre-race pickup is available from 4–7 p.m. the day before the race at Fulton Street Pub & Grill (801 W. Fulton Street); race-day pickup starts at 6 a.m. at the venue (ID required)

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startStart/finish at Millennium Park, Meadows Pavilion, 1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Transit cardGrand Rapids public buses (The Rapid) use the reloadable Wave Card, but since 2023 the system also accepts…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Start/finish at Millennium Park, Meadows Pavilion, 1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Suburban park venue; no train station identified.

Race starts 7:00am.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Millennium Park, Meadows Pavilion).

Start shuttle

No shuttle service mentioned — organizers state there is ample on-site parking.

Transit card

Grand Rapids public buses (The Rapid) use the reloadable Wave Card, but since 2023 the system also accepts tap-to-pay contactless Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and mobile wallets (Apple/Google/Samsung Pay) directly at the reader. Adult fare is $1.75 per ride with a $5.25 daily cap, and tapping the same card all day auto-applies the cap.

No need to buy a dedicated card if your bank card is contactless.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course runs through the Sequoia Meadows area of Kent County's Millennium Park,

following a wide paved path along the Grand River, crossing a pedestrian bridge, and passing through meadowland.

Most of the course is shaded.

Bib pickup is available the day before the race from 4-7 p.m. at Fulton Street Pub & Grill, and on race day starting at 6:00 a.m. on-site, with ID required.

Times are local to Grand Rapids. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Grand Rapids Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Lansing｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Lansing Capital Region International Airport

$412

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Hotels near the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Grand Rapids Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Lansing｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Lansing Capital Region International Airport

$412

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Grand Rapids

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Grand Rapids after the race

Seeing Grand Rapids with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Grand Rapids.

Total cost and budget for Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Grand Rapids runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids

FAQ
When does Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 13, 2026.

How much is the Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $140.

What distances does Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Last Chance BQ.2 - Grand Rapids 2027 start?

1400 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI. (From the 2026 edition)

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