Proposed event date
May 24, 2026
Subject to permit approval
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The Lansing Marathon
Proposed 2026 event — pending permits and approvals
The Lansing Marathon is a proposed community running event planned for Lansing, Michigan, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances. This event is currently in the permitting and planning stage and has not yet been officially confirmed.
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Proposed Schedule
All dates and times are preliminary and subject to permit approval and route confirmation.
May 23, 2026
Health & Fitness Expo (proposed)
May 24, 2026
Race Packet Pickup — 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM (proposed)
201 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48933
May 24, 2026
Marathon Start — 8:00 AM (proposed)
May 24, 2026
Half Marathon Start — 8:00 AM (proposed)
May 24, 2026
5K Start — 9:30 AM (proposed)
Parking
Free parking is anticipated to be available in a number of locations in downtown Lansing, subject to final event approval.
Training
Whether you're running your first half marathon or returning for another full, use Hal Higdon's proven training programs to get race-ready.
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Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? Submit an expression of interest and we will be in touch once event approvals are confirmed.
Proposed Course Map (subject to change)
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This is a proposed route and is subject to change pending permit approval and route confirmation from the City of Lansing.
