Millennium Meadows Marathon is run at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, one of the Kent County Parks. You will run on a wide and paved path that crosses a footbridge, winds along the Grand River, and cuts through meadows. Most of the course is heavily shaded. It is run on the same 6 loop Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon course.
The Millennium Meadows Marathon was the 278th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 338th largest in 2022.
This year 16.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 23% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Millennium Meadows Marathon the 34th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 72nd highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.14 ranks it as the 174th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in Michigan.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Millennium Meadows Marathon a PR Score of 95.20. This PR Score ranks it as the 396th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 13th fastest in Michigan.
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Millennium Meadows Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 639 feet (194m) Min Elevation: 594 feet (181m)
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Kevin McLenon's review of 2019 Millennium Meadows Marathon.
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Review
This was my PR course. I thought doing 6 circles would be hard but it really can help with your pace. Only thing I would add are a couple porta potties on the back of the loop. The Beer at the end made up for them..lol.
Race Tips
Make sure you don't need to use the bathroom it's a long way from the course..
