Run MI West Coast

The 2024 Holland Haven Marathon Highlight Film captures all the great moments from Raceday. It fully encompasses our Running, Community and Celebration from Grand Haven to Holland.

Watch the 2024 Highlight Film

2025 Registration opens on Black Friday
Holland Haven 2025 is on Sunday 9/7/25

The Rundown, Holland Haven 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Another amazing year of running and racing this year at Holland Haven Marathon. A great day of Running, Community and Celebration along Michigan’s West Coast.

Full recap episode of the 2024 Holland Haven Marathon.
Interview with 2024 Holland Haven Marathon finisher Andreas Slette

Local race calendar

Bee Brave 5K - Caledonia - 10/5

Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run 5K - Lowell - 10/5

Calvin Classic 5K - GR - 10/5

Get your rear in gear 5K - GR - 10/5

North Shore Trail Run 10K, 5K - Spring Lake - 10/5

Show up and Glow 5K - Fruitport - 10/5

Superhero 5K Fun Run - Holland - 10/5

Vine Wine’d 5K - Fennville - 10/5
Yankee springs fallfest 50K,25K,10K trail run - Middleville - 10/5

Zeeland athletic boosters pumpkin fest 5K - Zeeland - 10/5

Gooseberry 5K and gosling run - Fennville - 10/12&13

Harvest hustle fall classic 5K - Lowell - 10/12

Heart & Sole 5K - Fruitport - 10/12

Hotcake hustle 5K - kalamazoo - 10/12

Knights Run for Education - GR - 10/12

Spooky Sprint 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M - GR - 10/13

Run for your life 5K - Holland - 10/19

Strides for Unity 5K - GR - 10/19

Ultra bird trail races 12H,6H,10K,5K - holland - 10/19

Grand Rapids marathon and half - GR - 10/20

Miles 4 Smiles 5K - Kalamazoo - 10/20

WMU Homecoming 5K - Kzoo - 10/20

Running, Community, Celebration

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The RunDown - Run for the Sun 5K

Holland Haven is totally sold out

Epic things happening in the Recovery Zone

Packet pick up info

Free photos and videos

West MI races coming up in September
GR 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Grand Rapids - 9/7

Mt Baldhead Challenge 13.1, 10K - Saugatuck - 9/7

Run for sight 5K - Muskegon - 9/7

Battle Creek Patriot Run 10K, 5K - 9/8

Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 8

Last Chance BQ 26.2, - Grand Rapids - 9/8

Alive and Running VA 5K - Battle Creek - 9/14

Leprino M45 Run 4.5M - Allendale - 9/14

Riley Trails Marathon 26.2, 13.1, 10K - Holland - 9/14

Pedals 5K, 1M - Cannonburg - 9/15

School Nurse 5K - Holland - 9/19

LMCU Bridge Run 10M, 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/15

Ragnar Michigan 200M relay - Muskegon - 9/20

Be the light Glow in the Dark 5K - Holland - 9/21

West Side Donut Dash 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/21

Baby Steps 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/28

FFCU Charity 5K - Muskegon - 9/28

Hungerford Games 50M, 26.2, 13.1 - Big Rapids - 9/28

Oktoberfest South Haven 5.5K - 9/28

Park2Park Half Marathon 13.1, 5K - Holland - 9/28

Red Flannel Festival 5K, 10K - Cedar Springs - 9/28

Run for Camp 5K - Newaygo - 9/28

Bronson Children’s Hospital 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/29

She Runs Half Marathon 13.1M, 10K, 5K - GR -

Free Blueberry Donuts

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Preview and Information for Holland races
Holland Blueberry Run - August 13th

Holland Haven Marathon - September 8th

West MI races coming up in August
Badges and Bravery 5K - Allegan - 8/3

Green Lake 5K - Caledonia - 8/3

Otsego Ready or Not 5K - 8/3

Paul McMullen Memorial 5K - Cadillac - 8/3
Heights of Hope 5K - Holland - 8/10

Lowell BridgeFest 5K - 8/10

Lung Legacy Run 5K - GR - 8/10

Mill Creek Days 5K - Comstock Park - 8/10

National Blueberry Festival 5K - South Haven 8/10

Run for the Sun 5K & 1M - Holland - 8/10

Sigue la Tormenta - Follow the Storm 5K, 10K - GR - 8/11

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 13

Art & Dash 5K - Norton Shores - 8/17

Brainy Day Trail Run 10M,10K,5K trail - Twin Lake - 8/17

Danish Dash 5K - Greenville - 8/17

GRAAHI Rhythm Health Run 5K - GR - 8/17

Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K - Holland - 8/17

Mitchell’s Run Through Rockford 5K - 8/24

Pennock Sommerfest Run 10K, 5K - Hastings 8/24

West MI Latino Health 5K - GR - 8/24

Millennium Meadows Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K - GR - 8/25

Marshall Run 5K, 1M - Newaygo - 8/31

Time Travel Half Marathon, 10K,5K,1M - GR - 8/31

Holland Haven Marathon -

Run all the Miles, Adopt all the Animals

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Rundown: Grand Explorers Trail Race

An interview with Jen Nuernberg from Harbor Humane Society

Holland Haven is filling up fast and we have some cool new stuff at the event this year.

West MI races coming up in July
Freedom Run 5K - Dorr - 7/3

Hopkins Freedom Run 5K - 7/4

Kentwood 4th of July 5K - 7/4

Reeds Lake Trail Blazer 5K - East GR - 7/4

Sand Lake Run 4 the 4th, 4M - 7/4

T-Rex Ten Miler 10M, 8K - Lowell - 7/4

Magic of the Mile, 1M - GR - 7/11

Fred Running Relays, 200M, 100M, 50M, 25M - Rockford - 7/12/13

Hess Lake Run, 13.1M, 10K, 5K - Newaygo - 7/13

Lake Michigan RTS 10K - Holland - 7/13

Robinette’s Wine Run 5K - GR - 7/13

Run OHS 5K - Muskegon - 7/13

Run the Riverwalk 5K - Lowell - 7/13

Summer Sizzler 15K, 10K, 5K, 1M - Walker - 7/14

Health is Wealth Community 5K - Walker - 7/20

Byron Days 5K - Byron Center - 7/27

Coast Guard City USA Run 10K, 5K, 1M - Grand Haven - 7/27

Fruitland 5K Trail Run - Whitehall - 7/27

Mummy Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 5K - Lowell - 7/27

Run WO 5K - Holland - 7/27

Metro Way 5K - Wyoming - 7/31

White Cloud Trail Trot 5K - White Cloud - 7/31

Holland Haven Marathon - 9/8

Holland Blueberry Run - 8/13

Harbor Humane Society

Donate to Harbor Humane Society

West Michigan Running

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Rundown - Springfields 5K

What is coming up this year at Holland Haven Marathon?

Six Minute Mile

West MI races coming up in June
GRR Runway 5K - GR - 6/1

Yankee Springs Trail Run 100K 50K 25K - Middleville - 6/1

Brian Diemer Family of Races 5K - GR - 6/8

Double Bubble Fun Run 5K - Spring Lake - 6/8

Run For Wings 5K - Muskegon - 6/8

Run with Pride 5K - Zeeland - 6/8

Spring into Action 5K - GR - 6/8

Strides for Life 5K - Lowell - 6/8

K9K Race 9K 3K - GR - 6/8

Fox Trot 5K - GR - 6/9

Dad’s Day 5K 1M - Fruitport - 6/15

Juneteenth Freedom 5K - Holland - 6/15

Kalamazoo Klassic 10K 5K - Kalamazoo - 6/15

LGPA 5K - Rockford - 6/15

Town Crier Races - 13.1M 10K 5K - Saugatuck - 6/15

State Games of Michigan 5K - Kentwood - 6/15

WMAAA CHDIS 5K - GR - 6/20

Grand Explorers’ Trail Race 10K 5K 1M - Jenison - 6/22

Jordan Lake Trail Run 5K - Lake Odessa - 6/22

Reeds Lake Run 10K 5K Kids - GR - 6/22

Wicked Worm 12H, 6H, 10K trail - GR - 6/22
Zeeland Zoom 5K - Zeeland - 6/25

Seaway Run 13.1M 10K 5K - Muskegon - 6/29

Al-Van’s Firecracker Furry 5K - South Haven - 6/29

Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K - Caledonia - 6/29

Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run 5K - Grandville - 6/29

Holland Haven Marathon - 9/8

Volunteer at Holland Haven

Harbor Humane Society
Six Minute Mile

Running and Paddling the Tulip City

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

An interview with Beth Felicelli.

It’s Tulip Time in Holland, MI. Everything you need to know about the Tulip Time Run and the festival.

West MI races coming up in April
Hearts in Motion 5K - Zeeland - 5/2
Bier Distillery 5K - Comstock Park - 5/4

Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - 5/4

Foster the Family 5K - Grand Rapids - 5/4

Kalamazoo Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K - 5/5

River Bank Run 25K, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - 5/11

Mustang Stampede 5K - Grand Rapids - 5/16

Brian Reiffer Addiction Awareness 5K - Caledonia - 5/18

Defender 5K - Hudsonville - 5/18

Springfields 5K - Fennville - 5/18

Armed Services Marathon, Half, 5K - Grand Haven - 5/19

Mighty Mile 1M - Grand Rapids - 5/21

Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Run 5K - 5/25

Kick-off to Summer Run 5K, 1M - Grand Haven - 5/25

AMBUCS Memorial Day 5K - Jenison - 5/27

Memorial Mile 1M - Fruitport - 5/27

Yankee Springs Trail Run 10K - Middleville - 5/31

Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - 5/4
Holland Haven Marathon - 9/8

Double Dutch Challenge

Harbor Humane Society

Donate to Harbor Humane Society

Tulip City Paddle Tours

Tulip Time Festival

Run, Get to the Choppa!

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Rundown - Arnold 5K Pump and Run - I took on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lifting and running challenge in Columbus, OH at the Arnold Sports Festival.

What is coming up this year at Tulip Time Run and Holland Haven Marathon?

Our new podcast partner, Harbor Humane Society

West MI races coming up in April
Drew Russel Warrior Run 5K - Kalamazoo - 4/6
Run of the Mill 5K - Holland - 4/13

Wheel Run for Everyone - Allendale - 4/13
Kal-Haven Trail Run - Kalamazoo - 4/14

Rivertown races 13.1M, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - 4/20
Eastern Ottawa Young Life 5K - Hudsonville - 4/20

LCS 3 Mile Run - Coopersville - 4/20
Grand Rapids Road Mile - 4/21

Hurt the Dirt Trail races full, half & 10K - Rockford - 4/27
Love and Lean Run/walk for mental health 5K - Zeeland - 4/27

Limb loss awareness 5K - Kentwood - 4/27
Rat Race 5K - Holland - 4/27

Spring Fling 5K - Kalamazoo - 4/27
Hometown Half Marathon - Grand Rapids - 4/28

Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - 5/4
Holland Haven Marathon - 9/8

Holland Haven Merchandise Store

Harbor Humane Society

Erin, A Perfect Ten

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500

“Erin, A Perfect Ten” covers, A Decade Of Running The Holland Haven Marathon - The Erin Rylaarsdam Story

Erin is the ONLY runner to have run all 10 years of the Holland Haven Marathon. Follow along as she talks about her journey of becoming a runner and reflects on her experiences each year running in the Holland Haven Marathon. This film about Celebrating a Decade of Running Holland Haven Marathon is a tremendous story of Erin’s journey through ten years of running Holland.

You can watch the film: A Decade Of Running The Holland Haven Marathon - The Erin Rylaarsdam Story on the Holland Haven YouTube channel, IG page or Facebook page.

The Film of the Decade

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Each year we produce a highlight film to showcase our runners, our community and our event.

This film about Celebrating a Decade of Running Holland Haven Marathon is a tremendous story of the 2023 race.

Celebrate with our runners from the start line, to the finish, to the after party as they complete their running journey at Holland Haven Marathon 2023.

You can watch the 2023 Holland Haven Highlight film on the Holland Haven YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Holland Haven 2023 Recap

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The 2023 Holland Haven Marathon
Full recap of the 2023 race
Interview with Women's 8K winner Raychel Figurski
Local race calendar
Strides for Unity 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/1
Taps and Trails 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/5
Aman Park Trail 5K and 1M - Grand Rapids - 10/5
Bark in the Dark 5K,1M - Grand Rapids - 10/7
Big Give 5K Family fun run - Hudsonville - 10/7
Cornerstone U Alumni and Friends 5K - 10/7
Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run and Walk - Lowell - 10/7
Get your rear in gear 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/7
Love your neighbors 5K - Hudsonville - 10/7
Vine Wine’d 5K - Fennville - 10/7
Yankee springs fallfest 50K,25K,10K trail run - Middleville - 10/7
Zeeland athletic boosters pumpkin fest 5K - Zeeland - 10/7
Biggby coffee the one walk/run - Grand Rapids - 10/8
Gooseberry 5K and gosling run - Fennville - 10/14
Harvest hustle fall classic 5K - Lowell - 10/14
Strong Foundations 5K - Byron Center - 10/14
Baby Steps 5K - Kalamazoo - 10/14
Heart and Sole Run 5K - Fruitport - 10/14
Hotcake hustle 5K - kalamazoo - 10/14
Grand Rapids marathon and half - GR - 10/15
Run thru the Rapids 10K,5K - GR - 10/15
Cal crusher - 30 hour run - Caledonia - 10/21
Trail Point Harvest Rush 5K - Allendale - 10/21
Ultra bird trail races 12H,6H,10K,5K - holland - 10/21
Caledonia halloween hustle 5K - Caledonia -

Celebrate a Decade of Running Holland

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Holland Haven Marathon Sold out - 1300 runners - 61% female and 39% male - Runners from 29/50 states
Top 5 states - MI, IN, IL, OH, WI
Top 5 cities - Holland, Grand Rapids, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Grand Haven

Epic things happening in the Recovery Zone
Packet pick up info
Free photos and videos

West MI races coming up in September
Marshal Run 5K - Newaygo - 9/2
Riverside Park Run 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/2
Run for sight 5K - Muskegon - 9/2
Double Bubble Fun Run 5K - Spring Lake - 9/9
GR 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Grand Rapids - 9/9
Mt Baldhead Challenge 13.1, 10K - Saugatuck - 9/9
Battle Creek Patriot Run 10K, 5K - 9/10
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10
Last Chance BQ 26.2, - Grand Rapids - 9/10
Alive and Running VA 5K - Battle Creek - 9/16
Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K - Holland - 9/16
Funky Heart 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/16
Mitchell Yoshikawa Memorial Race - Kalamazoo - 9/16
Otono Autumn 5K - Grand Haven - 9/16
Riley Trails Marathon 26.2, 13.1, 10K - Holland - 9/16
Denso Fall Fiesta Taco Trot 5K - Battle Creek - 9/17
LMCU Bridge Run 10M, 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/17
Ragnar Michigan 200M relay - Muskegon - 9/22
Badges and Bravery 5K - Allegan - 9/23
Oktoberfest South Haven 5.5K - 9/23
Park2Park Half Marathon 13.1, 5K - Holland - 9/23
Pet-a-Pawlooza 5K - Byron Center - 9/23
SPCA Doggie Dash 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/23
Bronson Children’s Hospital 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/24
Pedals 5K, 1M - Comstock Park - 9/24
School Nurse 5K - Holland - 9/28
FFCU Charity 5K - Muskegon - 9/30
West Side Donut Dash 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/30
Calvin Classic 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/30
Crossroads Run 10K, 5K, 10K Relay - Holland - 9/30
Hungerford Games 50M, 26.2, 13.1 - Big Rapids - 9/30
Race to the Bar Crawl 5K - Kalamazoo - 9/30
Red Flannel Festival 5K, 10K - Cedar Springs - 9/30
Run for Camp 5K - Newaygo

Beer, Bells, and Blueberries

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We have beer this year
We have bells this year
We have blueberries this year
All the information you need for Holland Haven Marathon

Holland Blueberry Run

Local race calendar
Green Lake 5K - Caledonia - 8/5
Otsego Ready or Not 5K - 8/5
Riverside Parkrun 5K - Grand Rapids - 8/5
Zeeland Zoom 5K - 8/8
Mill Creek Days 5K - Comstock Park - 8/12
Heights of Hope 5K - Holland - 8/12
Hey 5K - Muskegon - 8/12
National Blueberry Festival 5K - South Haven 8/12
Riverside Park Run 5K - Grand Rapids - 8/12
Run for the Sun 5K & 1M - Holland - 8/12
Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Art & Dash 5K - Norton Shores - 8/19
Branstrom XC Challenge 5K - Fremont - 8/19
Mitchell’s Run Through Rockford 5K - 8/19
Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K - Holland - 8/19
Worthy Warrior Adventure Run/Walk 5K - Hastings - 8/26
Pennock Sommerfest Run 10K, 5K - Hastings 8/26
Run for Type 1 5K - Dutton - 8/26
Millennium Meadows Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K - Grand Rapids - 8/27

Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10

Holland Haven is Better this Year!

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Holland Haven is better this year!
The Ride Down - GR Grand Fondo
Interview with RD Kyle Barnes
West MI races

Al-Van’s Firecracker Furry 5K - South Haven - July 1
Battle Creek Half Marathon & 5K - July 1
Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K - July 1
Freedom Run 5K - Dorr - July 1
Buck Creek Run 5K - Grandville - July 1
NN Autocam 4th of July 5K - Kentwood - July 4
Sand Lake Run 4 the 4th - July 4
Schoolcraft Firecracker 5M - July 4
T-Rex Ten Miler and 8K wimpy - Lowell - July 4
Hess Lake Run 13.1M, 10K, 5K - Newaygo - July 8
Run the Riverwalk 5K - Lowell - July 8
Youth Village 5K - Battle Creek - July 8
Magic of the Mile - Grand Rapids - July 11
Lake Michigan RTS 10K - Holland - July 15
Robinette’s Wine Run 5K - Grand Rapids - July 15
Run OHS 5K - Muskegon - July 15
Metro Way 5K - Wyoming - July 20
Season 1, Episode 5 with RD Mandy Kitchen
Laker Loop 13.1M - Spring Lake - July 22
Run WO 5K & 1M - Holland - July 22
Gospel Feet 5K - Grand Rapids - July 28
Coast Guard Run 10K - Grand Haven - July 29
Fruitland 5K Trail Run - Whitehall - July 29
SpartanNash YMCA Byron Days 5K - Byron Center - July 29

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - Septemb

Running Around the Mitten

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Rundown - Foreshore Adventure Run
Running tips of the month - Interval Workouts
Interview Caroline Hurteau, race director in Albion Michigan, RunAlbion
West MI races
1 in 5 Marathon Relay 10K 5M 5K
Yankee Springs Trail Run 10K 25K 50K 100K
Beat the Grandma 5K
Pux Cider 5K
Run Forrest Run 1M 5K
Credit Unions for Kids 5K
Brian Diemer Races 5K
Red Turtle Run 5K 10K
Run For Wings 5K
Fox Trot 5K
Dad’s Day 5K 1M
K9K Race 9K 3K
Kalamazoo Klassic 10K 5K
Let’s Glow 24H
Lightpoint 5K
LPGA 5K
Town Crier Races
Trailblazer 5K
Wicked Worm 12H 6H 10K
WMAAA CHDIS 5K
State Games of Michigan 5K
Johnny’s Run 5K 1M
Grand Explorers’ Trail Race 10K 5K 1M
Reeds Lake Run 10K 5K
Seaway Run 13.1M 10K 5K
Zeeland Zoom 5K

History Hustle 5K
Forks 5K
Code: RUNMI 10%
Foundry Mile

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - September 10

Welkom to Tulip Time Run 2023

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Rundown - Run of the Mill 5K - A great local 5K raising money for our Holland Windmill.

Running tips of the month - Running while pregnant and running as a new mom

Interview with Beth Nykerk - New mom, teacher, runner and IG influencer - Find out how having a new baby boy has changed the way Beth approaches running these days.

All things happening with Tulip Time Run this year.

West MI races coming up in May
Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - May 6
Bier Distillery 5K - Comstock Park - May 6
Foster the Family 5K - Grand Rapids - May 6
Spring Fling 10K, 5K - Kalamazoo - May 6
Heroes for Hope 5K - Grand Rapids - May 7
Riverbank Run 25K, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - May 13
Run MI West Coast Season 2 Episode 4
Run for the Buds 5K,10K - St Joe - May 13
Defender 5K, 1.5, kids - Hudsonville - May 20
Kubasiak Bulldog Run 5K - Ravenna - May 20
Lory’s Place 5K Run, walk and rock - St Joe - May 20
Spring Stampede 5K - Grand Haven - May 20
Foreshore Adventure Run 5K - Muskegon - May 20
Armed Services Marathon, Half and 5K - Grand Haven - May 21
Mighty Mile 1M - Grand Rapids - May 23
Kick off to summer run 5K, 1M, kids - Grand Haven - May 27
AMBUCS Memorial Day 5K - Jenison - May 29
Run to Climax 7K, 1M - Climax - May 29

Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10

If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Rundown - St Paddy’s Leprechaun Chase - Eddie took on the challenge of running this race.
Running tips of the month - 6 Reasons to run by feel (not your watch)
Interview - Josh Modert - Community Engagement Leader and Event Coordinator at Gazelle Sports - Taking on the challenge of becoming a young runner and then a race director has changed Josh’s life for the better.
West MI races coming up in April

Kal Haven Trail Run 33.5M and relay - Kalamazoo - April 1
Drew Russel Warrior Run 5K - Kalamazoo - April 8
Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Earth Day 5K - April 15
Run of the Mill 5K - Holland - April 15
Three Rivers Promise Run for the Future 5K, 1M - 3 Rivers - April 15
Hearts in Motion 5K/10K - Zeeland - April 20
Hurt the Dirt Trail races full, half & 10K - Rockford - April 22
Kalamazoo Marathon, half, 10K, 5K - Kalamazoo - April 22
Love and Lean Run/walk for mental health 5K - Zeeland - April 22
Rivertown races 13.1, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - April 22
Thrive 5K Run - Grand Rapids - April 22
Yellow Jacket Challenge 5K - Greenville - April 23
Limb loss awareness 5K - Kentwood - April 29
Rat Race 5K - Holland - April 29
Rat Race Rundown Episode Season 2 Episode 3
She Runs Half Marathon 13.1, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - April 30
She Runs interview with Jen Brummitt Season 2 Episode 2

Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - May 6
Lake Michigan RTS - Holland - July 15
Holland Blueberry Run 5K - Holland - August 15
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 10
Whoville- Holland & Northville - December
Holland Haven Merchandise Store

Double Dutch Challenge

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Double Dutch Challenge - Holland Haven Marathon has partnered with the Tulip Time Run to bring the Double Dutch Challenge medal to Holland. Start your summer off with the Tulip Time Run and end it with a Holland Haven finish to earn this one-of-a-kind collectors medal.
Interview - Sara Haverdink loves running with her friends and loves her race medals. She is a local Holland runner that plans to earn her Double Dutch Challenge medal this year.
Running Tips of the month - How long should you wear your race medal after the race???? Wearing my race medal for a month gave me new faith in Humanity

Double Dutch Challenge
Holland Haven Marathon Registration
Holland Haven Marathon Facebook
Tulip Time Run Registration
Tulip Time Run Facebook

Local Race Calendar - West Michigan
St Paddy’s Leprechaun Chase 5K - Holland - March 18
Shamrock 5K - Kalamazoo - March 18
Shamrock Run Walk or Roll 3M & 1.5M - Saugatuck - March 18
Shamrock Shuffle 5K - Muskegon - March 18
Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K - Grand Rapids - March 18
March for Meals 5K and 2M - Grand Rapids - March 26

Runners, Heroes and Citizens of America

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Pearl Harbor Day, Sunday December 7, 1941
Patriot Day, Tuesday September 11, 2001
Runners and volunteers share their thoughts and stories from 9/11.

2022 Holland Haven Highlight Film

Holland Haven 2022 Recap

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Full recap of the Holland Haven Marathon with 9 time finisher Erin Rylaarsdam. Erin is the only runner to have run Holland Haven every single year.
2023 Registration Opens on Black Friday

Running Tips of the month - Hit the Trails!
Local race calendar
Bark in the Dark
Calvin Classic
Cornerstone U Alumni and Friends
Franciscan Rhythms 5K
North Shore Trail Run
NovaCare Rehab 5K
Superhero Fun Run
Get your rear in gear 5K
Aman Park Trail 5K
Bee Brave 5K
Gooseberry 5K and gosling run
Harvest hustle fall classic 5K
Love your neighbors 5K
Portage invite glory days 5K
Yankee springs fallfest
Zeeland pumpkin fest 5K
Biggby coffee B the one
Hotcake hustle
Paw paw legacy 5K
Run for camp 5K
Run for change
Grand Rapids marathon
Run thru the rapids
Cal crusher
Fall colors 5K
Ultra bird trail races
Glide 4 change
Strides for unity
231 river run 23.1K
Caledonia halloween hustle
Camp newaygo trick or trot
Paw paw spirit run

Ready to Run Holland Haven

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Holland Haven Marathon on September 11th - Race Info
Buses
Spectators
Parking
Volunteers
Photos
RD Shake Out Run

Local Race Calendar - West MI
Run for Sight 5K - Muskegon - September 3
Run like a Moose Camp Lake 5K - Sparta - September 5
Cascade Heritage Day 5K - Grand Rapids - September 10
DNL Associate Board Run, Walk, Roll 5K - Holland - September 10
Grace’s Table Stroll n’ Roll 1K - Grand Rapids - September 10
Last Chance BQ GR 26.2, 13.1 - Grand Rapids - September 10
Mt Baldhead Challenge 12.5M, 8.2M - Saugatuck - September 10
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 11
Be the Light Glow in the Dark 5K - Holland - September 17
Funky Heart 5K and Mile Walk - Grand Rapids - September 17
Pet-a-Pawlooza 5K - Byron Center - September 17
SPCA Doggie Dash 5K - Kalamazoo - September 17
Bridge Run 10M, 5K - Grand Rapids - September 18
Ragnar Michigan 200M - Muskegon - September 23
Badges and Bravery Jailbreak 5K, 1M - Allegan - September 24
GRR Runway 5K, 1M - Grand Rapids - September 24
Hungerford Games 45K, 26.2M 25K, 13.1M - Big Rapids - September 24
Park2Park Half Marathon - 13.1M, 5K - Holland - September 24
Red Flannel Festival 5K/10K - Cedar Springs - September 24
Bronson Children’s Hospital Run/Walk - Kalama

Running with The Italian Stallion

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Eddie runs into the Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa while running The Suite Run in Philadelphia.
Running Tips for August - Use RaceJoy to enhance your race running experiences.
All things Holland Haven Marathon. Great info on race courses, packet pick up, aid stations, age group awards and more.
Local race calendar
Green Lake 5K, 1M - Caledonia - Aug 6
Riley Trails Marathon, Half, 10K - Holland - Aug 6
Wildcat Road and Trail 5K - Mattawan - Aug 6
1 in 5 Marathon Relay & 10K - Walker - Aug 12
Heights of Hope 5K & 1.5M - Holland - Aug 13
Hey 5K - Muskegon - Aug 13
National Blueberry Festival 5K - South Haven - Aug 13
Arts and Dash 5K - Norton Shores - Aug 20
Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K - Holland - Aug 20
No Retaliation 5K, Reconciliation of Life - Grand Rapids - Aug 27
W MI Latino Health 5K - Grand Rapids - Aug 27
Millenium Meadows - Full, Half, 10K, Full relay - Grand Rapids - Aug 28
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 11
Hotels
Gear Check
Packet Pick Up
Aid Stations
Transfers
Age Group Awards
Peachwave

Summer Running in West Michigan

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Interview with Bonnie Sexton; Race Director for Kalamazoo Klassic, 46X marathon runner, RRCA certified coach, RRCA leader, Kalamazoo Area Runners leader
Rundown - Trail Point's Hazy Daze 5K, benefitting Harbor Humane Society
Running Tips - Hill running workouts
Local West Michigan Races
Al-Van’s Firecracker Furry 5K
Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K
Freedom Run 5K Dorr
Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run, 5K & Kids
Hopkins Freedom 5K
NN Mobile Solutions 5K
Reeds Lake Trail Blazer
Rose Run 5K/10K
Run 4 The 4th
T-Rex Ten Miler, 10M, 8K Trail run
Hess Lake Run, 13.1, 10K, 5K
Run the Riverwalk, 5K
Run OHS 5K
Magic of the Mile, 1M. & Kids Run
Lake Michigan RTS 10K
Robinette’s Wine Run 5K
Metro Way 5K
Laker Loop Half Marathon
Run W. Ottawa 5K & 1M Family Fun Run
Summer XC 5K/10K
Coast Guard City USA Run, 10K, 5K, 1M, Kids
Fruitland 5K Trail Run
Mummy Marathon, 26.2, 13.1, 5K
SpartanNash YMCA 5K
Holland Haven Marathon - September 11

MRC Industries
Kalamazoo Klassic
Kalamazoo Area Runners
Road Runners Club of America

State of the Race, Holland Haven Marathon

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Holland Haven Marathon 2022 The State of the Race
Interview snippet, Kevin Vanderklok from Camp Geneva
5 Ways to Stick to a Strength Training Routine
Amway Riverbank Run review

Local Race Calendar
Hills and Stairs - Global Running Day - Grand Rapids - June 1
Yankee Springs Trail Run 10K - Middleville - June 3
Yankee Springs Trail Run 25K, 50K, 100K - Middleville - June 4
Run with Pride 5K - Zeeland - June 4
Yankee Springs Trail Run 13.1M - Middleville - June 5
Beat the Grandma 5K - Grand Rapids - June 11
Brian Diemer Family of Race 5K, Kids Run - Grand Rapids - June 11
Red Turtle Run 10K, 5K - Allegan - June 11
Run for Wings 5K - Muskegon - June 11
Fox Trot 5K - Grand Rapids - June 12
Dads Day 5K - Spring Lake - June 18
K9K Race 9K and 5K - Grand Rapids - June 18
Kalamazoo Klassic - 10K and 5K - Kalamazoo - June 18
Lightpoint 5K - Grand Rapids - June 18
LPGA 5K - Rockford - June 18
MI Brewery Running Series 3 Gatos - 5K - Wyoming - June 18
Ode to the Hoff - 4 Mile Trail and Last Man Standing - Muskegon - June 18
Town Crier Races - 13.1, 10K, 5K - Saugatuck - June 18
Wicked Worm - 12H, 6H, 10K Trail - Grand Rapids - June 18
Johnny’s Run - 5K, 1M - Ada - June 24
West Side Longest Day 5K and Kids Run - Grand Rapids - June 24
Seaway Run 13.1M, 10K, 5K - Muskegon - June 25
Trail Point’s Hazy Daze 5K - Allendale - June 25
Zeeland Zoom 5K - Zeeland - June 28
Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 11

Don't Run in Your Pajamas

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It's Tulip Time in Holland, MI! Tulip Time Run is Saturday May 7th. Get all the run details and listen for a $10 discount code for registration.
The Rundown - Rat Race 5K - Host Eddie ran the Race Race 5K. Get the rundown on how the race went for Eddie plus all the event details.
Running Tips for May - Don't Run in Your Pajamas - Find out how one runner learned the hard way that running in your pajamas is a terrible idea in an entertaining story.
West Michigan Race Calendar
She Runs Half Marathon
Spring Fling 10K & 5K Trail Run
Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids Fun Run
Tulip Time $10 Discount Code: PODCAST2022
Girls on the Run 5K - Muskegon
Kubasiak Bulldog 5K & 2.5M walk
Riverbank Run 25K, 10K, 5K
Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5K
Aman Park Trail 5K & Community Mile
Brian Reiffer Addiction Awareness 5K
Girls on the Run 5K - Grand Rapids
Girls on the Run 5K - Kalamazoo
Defender 5K & Kids Run
Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
The Big Give 5K Family Fun Run
Fruitport Old Fashioned Days 5K
John Seaman Memorial 5K
Kick-off to Summer Run 5K & 1M Fun Run
AMBUCS Memorial Day 5K
Run to Climax 5K & 1M Fun Run
Wild West 50K
Holland Haven Marathon

This event is for every she who runs

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

She Runs Grand Rapids Half Marathon
Interview with Gazelle Sports CEO Jen Brummitt about She Runs Grand Rapids. All the details about the half marathon, 10K and 5K running on May 1st.
Running tips covering the training program called aerobic capacity training by Coach Chris Hinshaw
Details about Holland Haven Marathon running on September 11th.
Details about Tulip Time Run happening on May 7th.
Local race calendar - races in West Michigan.

Aerobic Capacity
Michigan Runner Girl Podcast

Holland Haven Marathon
Tulip Time Run

She Runs Grand Rapids
10% Discount Code: RunMIWestCoast

Kal-Haven Trail Run
Mountaineer Pi Run
Hearts in Motion
Hurt the Dirt Trail Races
Love and Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health
Rivertown Races
Kalamazoo Marathon
Rat Race

Eddie Kline
reddiefit@gmail.com

Go back to where you last hugged your husband

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Runner and West Michigan race director Lin Light tells his harrowing account of running the 2013 Boston Marathon. Lin also talks extensively about the St. Paddy’s Leprechaun Chase coming up on March 12th in downtown Holland.
10 Commandments of Winter Running
Info on Holland Haven Marathon
Info on the Tulip Time Run
Listing of local West Michigan races in March

Holland Haven Marathon
Tulip Time Run
Holland Running Club
My Team Triumph

Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon & 5M
St Paddy’s Leprechaun Chase 5K
Run Muskegon's Shamrock Shuffle 5K
Saugatuck Shamrock Run Walk or Roll 3M & 1.5M
Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K
Blue Lake FireFighters St. Pat's 5K
Kent City Ridge Run 15K & 5K

I Am Thankful For.....

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500

There are many things to be thankful for this holiday season. Be thankful for your family and all things running and racing.

Holland Haven Marathon
Tulip Time Run

After a 5K we pigged out on brunch and called it Fatterdays

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A review of the economic impact Holland Haven Marathon has on the City of Holland and surrounding community. In 2019 Holland Haven Marathon had an economic impact of almost a half million dollars. The 2021 event followed in that same manner of having a positive effect on the community.
Interview with runner and race director Mandy Kitchen. Mandy began running by beating all the boys in junior high. She has run over 50 races. Mandy is the race director for Metro Way 5K and Light Point 5K.

Metro Way 5K Registration
Light Point 5K Registration

HHM Website
HHM RSU Registration Page
HHM Facebook
HHM Instagram
HHM Twitter
HHM YouTube
HHM 2021 Highlight Video
HHM Economic Impact Report

2021 Holland Haven Marathon Race Recap

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

2021 was a transition year coming off the Covid restrictions in place for the 2020 race. It was also the hottest year on record and most attended. Winners in some events were slower than normal. The emcee, volunteers and spectators were all awesome on race day. There was plenty to see and do at the outdoor recovery zone. Listen to the race recap interview with runner, teacher, wife and influencer Beth Nykerk. Finally there is an announcement of 2022 registration date and specials plus runner testimonials from the 2021 race.

The Course Turns Are Not Marked!

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Course descriptions
Gazelle - Packet pickup - merchandise sales
RaceJoy
Spectators
Parking
Volunteers
Race Director Shake out run
Interview with Kevin Vanderklok, Executive Director, Camp Geneva

Pooping is Still an Option

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

- 44 porto-jons available on race day for pooping options
- Book - How To Make Yourself Poop and 999 other tips all runners should know - 3 ways to make yourself poop before you run
- Age Group Awards & Overall Award Winners
- RRCA Marathon State Championship - RRCA Awards for age groups
- Race Volunteers - volunteer needs on race day
- Article - The Many Ways Volunteering is Good for your Heart - a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning, a goal to strive for
- Volunteering with Eddie Kline
- Host Hotels in Holland
- West MI Running Groups
- West MI Races
- Closing thoughts

What is Run MI West Coast Podcast?

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

What is RMWC podcast? - A resource for Holland Haven Marathon information and running in West Michigan.
Race Director Eddie Kline - Founder and race director of Holland Haven Marathon - Run MI West Coast podcast host - Tulip Time Run race director - runner, CrossFitter, hiker, climber, athlete, Army veteran, husband, dad, homeowner
The State of Holland Haven Marathon - no postponements, restrictions or cancellations - selling out in 2021 - 3 race distances, full, half and 8K - race course descriptions, bike path, point-to-point, start times and locations - aid stations - bussing - veteran runners, Team RWB - price increase - online information sources