Riley Trails Marathon

Holland Charter Township, United States • 16 Aug 2025

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. New for 2025 are the 10K and 13.1-mile rucking events, supporting the veteran-founded charity Field to Freedom. The course features a start and finish at Benjamin's Hope, with runners completing loops on trails at Riley Trails connected by a paved bike path. Aid stations, managed by Gazelle Sports, provide hydration and snacks every four miles. The event supports multiple charities and includes amenities like drop bags for marathoners and real-time race timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
4 Person Relay Marathon
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
21 km
13.1 Ruck
10 km
10k
10 km
10k Ruck
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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