Michigan · Marathon · 10K · 5K

Groundhog Day Marathon

Groundhog Day Marathon is a marathon, 10K, 5K, 4.37 Miles and 30.57 Miles event held in Walker, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Friday, February 5, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.

Race day
February 5, 2027
Location
Walker, MI
Field size
~500 runners

Race details

Date
Friday, February 5, 2027
Location
Walker, Michigan
Distances
Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4.37 Miles, 30.57 Miles, 17.47 Miles
Field size
About 500 runners
Official website
runsignup.com

About the 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…

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Groundhog Day Marathon: common questions

When is the Groundhog Day Marathon?
The next confirmed date is Friday, February 5, 2027.
Where is the Groundhog Day Marathon held?
In Walker, Michigan.
What distances does the Groundhog Day Marathon offer?
Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4.37 Miles, 30.57 Miles and 17.47 Miles.
How many people run the Groundhog Day Marathon?
About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the Groundhog Day Marathon?
Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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