Grand Rapids Marathon hits and expands its cap
I got an email this morning that the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon hit their cap of 1250 runners last night and they are increasing the field to 1650. Race Director Don Kern does expect the race to fill up by the weekend, so if you’re thinking of running in GR, I’d sign up sooner rather than later.
Another option is the IMT Des Moines Marathon on October 21. They are offering a $15 discount to runners who couldn’t finish the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. It also looks like they are extending the discount for runners from the Twin Cites Marathon as well.
Grand Rapids is a closer drive for me and the timing meshes well with my training. The only thing about Des Moines is I have family in parts of Iowa I could cajole into coming down. Nonetheless, some friends from Chicago have said they’re probably going to make a weekend out of driving up to Grand Rapids to come cheer me on.
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If you change your mind and head the IA direction, consider Tom, I and a whole lot of other runners your family to cheer you on.
Good luck no matter which race you choose!
This time, prepare for the marathon instead of going into with no thought whatsoever like you did with Chicago. (note - heavy sarcasism)
Wow - makes you wonder if the Chicago race director and staff ever read the sweat and tears written by running bloggers who share their struggles and success leading up to a marathon.
Im pondering the drive to GR to support some others doing it as a “Chicago replacement”
One thing I learned in Chicago … the spectators are amazing (and in fact, during Chicago, they were pretty much ALL we had!)
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