What is the Park2Park?

Park2Park is a 1/2 Marathon run beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a 5K run/walk beginning at 8:45 a.m. Proceeds support Neighbors Plus, a Christian Community Development Association in Holland.

1/2 Marathon Course (13.1 miles)

The 1/2 Marathon course begins and ends at Harderwyk Ministries, taking a northeast loop to Lake Macatawa, running the lakeshore to the Holland State Park then north on Lakeshore Drive past Tunnel Park to James and back to the start. (Click here for a PDF map of the 1/2 Marathon course.) This course is USTF certified. There are five self-serve aid stations with water and Gu2O, plus bananas on tables 3 and 4, and one port-a-jon on the race course. Up to 2 packets of Gu are available to runners at packet pick-up. The 1/2 Marathon course will close at 11:30 a.m.

1/2 Marathon Awards

The 1/2 Marathon awards ceremony will be at 11 a.m. All 1/2 Marathon runners will receive a finisher award. First place overall 1/2 marathon winners (male and female) will receive Mizuno Warm Ups ($150 value) and Master and Grand Master 50+ (male and female) winners will receive Mizuno shoes ($100 value). Age group awards are Mizuno Jackets & Gloves for first place winners, Mizuno Ear Pips & Gloves to second place winners and Mizuno Gloves to third place winners, male and female. Winners receive only one prize per event.

5K Course (3.1 miles)

Not up to a 1/2 marathon? Runner or walkers are welcome to the traditional 5K, a woodsy route including a paved trail loop in Winstrom Park. Starts and ends at Harderwyk Ministries. (Click here for a PDF map of the 5K course.) There is one aid station on the course.

5K Awards

The 5K awards ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Overall first place 5K winners (male and female) receive a $75 Gazelle gift certificate and Master and Grand Master 50+ (male and female) winners will receive a $25 Gazelle gift certificate. Age group awards are a Clock/Alarm Pencil Caddy for 1st place winners, a Photo Frame Clock for 2nd place winners and a World Travel Alarm for 3rd place winners, male and female. Winners receive only one prize per event.

Age Groups

For both races, age groups are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Friday Night Expo: Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

Friday Night Expo at Harderwyk Ministries Anchor Building, 1627 W. Lakewood Blvd at 160th, Holland, will include late registration, packet pickup, sponsor booths, goodies and door prizes including a night stay a Holiday Inn Express. Expo is Friday, September 24, 4:30-7 p.m. at the run location. Late registration also on Saturday, September 25, from 7:00 a.m. to race time at Harderwyk Ministries Anchor Building. Cash and checks only at late registration. Long sleeved t shirts will be given to all runners/walkers whose pre-registration is received by September 17 and as supplies last after that date. Choose "no shirt" for a $5 discount.

Race Day Information

• Start/finish timed with Cronotags for both races
• Refreshments and awards after the race
• Showers available on site
• Race photos available
• Complementary bag check on site
• Parking on site, at Waukazoo Elementary School, 1294 W. Lakewood Blvd., 1/2 mile east of the start line, or Lakewood Elementary School, 2134 W. Lakewood Blvd, 1 mile west of the start line. Shuttle service from the school lots to the start/finish line will be available from 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Travel Information

Harderwyk Ministries is located on the north side of Holland, 1627 W. Lakewood Blvd, at the corner of 160th Avenue. From the north or south, take US 31 to Holland, exit Lakewood Blvd and travel west to Harderwyk Ministries at 160th. Watch for a right veer at the railroad tracks! Communities to the east, take I-196 to Holland, exit 55, the westbound business loop. At US 31, go north and follow N/S directions. Special overnight rate of $94 queen or $104 king at Park2Park Lodging Sponsor Holiday Inn Express Holland if you call and mention Park2Park. Need other information? Learn about Holland events and hotels here.

Registration

See the 2010 Park2Park brochure for mail-in registrations and course record information. First 100 registrations (by date received mail or online) receive a Mizuno tech race shirt!

Entry Fees:

Future Park2Park Race Dates: September 24, 2011 and September 22, 2012