Fastest Marathon Anywhere! Might be THE best place ever to qualify for Boston! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/LastChanceBQGR
Sept 9, 2017
A race we designed specifically to give you a shot at getting to Boston in 2018. Limited to 330 runners, THERE IS A 4:30 TIME LIMIT. So beating your BQ time by 5 minutes means you’ll be able to register that Monday for Boston 2018! Brought to you by the same team from the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon
09/02/2026
Just two weeks until Last Chance BQ.2.
At this point, the work is pretty much done. The miles are in. You know the number you’re chasing.
On September 13, a few hundred runners will come to Grand Rapids hoping to put together one really good morning.
That’s why we built this race.
Flat. Certified. Small field. And Boston Marathon registration opens the next day.
Two weeks. We’ll have the course ready for you.
09/01/2026
Raise your hand if you're joining us on September 13!
Don't miss your chance at Boston, and register today:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/LastChanceBQGR
08/05/2026
Sometimes one more chance is all you need and that's what Last Chance BQ.2 has always been about.
A fast course. A fair course. A chance to see what you've got on the day it matters.
If Boston Marathon is still on your mind, we'd be honored to be part of your story.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/LastChanceBQGR
07/22/2026
Boston Marathon News
GOOD NEWS FROM BOSTON!
Qualifier Registration for the 2027 Boston Marathon will take place September 14-18, 2026 within the B.A.A.’s online platform, Athletes’ Village. Anyone who achieved a currently valid Boston Marathon qualifying time for their respective age and gender could apply during this time in Athletes’ Village. Registration is not on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 18.
In other words, YES. You can qualify for 2027 at our race on Sept 13.
06/17/2026
The Spring Marathon season has come and gone, leaving a few friends still looking to qualify!
Do not miss your chance to qualify with us, on September 13th!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/LastChanceBQGR
02/19/2026
From FindMyMarathon.com. Great news: The Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon has been named to our annual list of the Top 50 Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026.
With Boston standards becoming even more competitive, runners are looking for high-quality, fast courses more than ever. Our rankings are based on Course Profile, Historical BQ Rates, PR Potential, Weather, and more, and the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon continues to stand out as a premier event for BQ hopefuls.https://www.findmymarathon.com/50-best-boston-marathon-qualifiers-for-2026.php
09/24/2025
Raise your hand if you've had fun running our events this year!
The Grand Rapids Marathon, featuring a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon and Relay, is our BIG TIME EVENT for the year, with close to 5,000 runners taking to the streets.
Don't miss your chance to join and register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/GRMarathon
What a day!! 🙌 Lets hear it! Who QUALIFIED today?? 🦄