The Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K honors all branches of our military as well as our first responders. This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and features a certified marathon course with USATF, making it a Boston and New York City Marathon qualifier. The marathon is also a qualifying event for the Abbott World Marathon Series. The half marathon is also a measured and certified course with USATF, making it a qualifying event for the New York City Marathon. The 5-K is a flat and fast course. All the courses start AND finish on the track inside the Grand Haven High School football stadium. The run courses are "Out and Back" routes, allowing you to enjoy aid stations every "1" mile.
Hotels Near This Race
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Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — Grand Haven, MI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Grand Haven, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
