The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be opening registration online at zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com for its 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon today August 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., with the Marathon weekend scheduled for Saturday, May 4 through Sunday, May 5, 2024. The organization will be live-streaming the registration kick off celebration hosted by Zeigler's Driving Vision Podcast starting at 5:00 p.m. at Gazelle Sports.
KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will officially open online at zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com today August 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be hosted and live-streamed by Zeigler's Driving Vision Podcast at Gazelle Sports, located on the Kalamazoo Mall downtown Kalamazoo. The registration kickoff will include photo-ops, giveaways, race information, and swag for the first 50 guests.
The 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 4th through Sunday, May 5th next year and will include a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk and free PNC Kids' 1K.
New for 2024 the Marathon will be introducing the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Relay with groups of three to five team members able to register to complete the Full Marathon with legs varying in distance from 3.5 to 6.5 miles.
Also new for 2024 the 50 State Challenge returns last held in 2019 during the Kalamazoo Marathon at the Borgess Run for the Health of It. This feature is a celebration of runners from throughout the nation and supports runners looking to participate in marathons hitting all 50 states. The first registrant from each state will receive a complimentary entry and specialty run gear.
"The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon continues to grow every year, and we are excited to see it all come together for 2024. This is truly a community-first event and is only made possible by our dedicated volunteers, staff, business leaders, sponsors, and vendors coming together to make it happen," said Aaron Zeigler, president and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group, the race's main sponsor.
"We are so excited to officially open registration for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon featuring the return of the 50 state challenge and the new marathon relay event! The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is a celebration of community and health and we hope to continue to expand this event to ensure everyone feels welcome and can achieve their goals," said Carrie Drake, race director.
From today, August 1 through August 6, 2023 the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is offering 10% off all events using CODE: ZKROpen2024. Click here to register for your choice of the PNC Kids' 1K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
Besides registration opening today, training for all distances leading up to the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is now open via Run Kalamazoo Run Camp. Click here for more information.
About Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that attracts participants from all over the U.S. by "Driving a Healthy Community" in the Greater Kalamazoo area and beyond. The annual community event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 5K Walk, and 1K Kids Run; as well as a health expo.
Formerly known as the Borgess Run for the Health of It!, the event was renamed the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon in 2022 after Zeigler Auto Group became its title sponsor.
All races start and finish at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site and run through Downtown Kalamazoo, with the full marathon, half marathon and 10K passing through Western Michigan University's Waldo Stadium. The marathon course also includes the Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail, Stryker campus, Kalamazoo Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, Milham Park, Milwood Neighborhood, Edison Neighborhood, and Upjohn Park.
Known for its highly-spirited excitement zones and water station, 5K participants enjoy Gummy Bear Forest; and Half Marathon and Marathon runners experience the infamous Bacon Station and the dill-icious Pickle Pit. All participants and spectators can enter the Stryker Experience in Downtown Kalamazoo.
About Zeigler Auto Group
Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 82 franchises across 39 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.
Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.
The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.
Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,400 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2022.
The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Wisconsin, Chicago, and Michigan. Besides these prestigious accolades, Zeigler is also one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for 2023, and among Glassdoor's top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance.
Media Contact
Francis Mariela, Zeigler Auto Group, 239-273-6976, [email protected]
Carrie Drake, Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, 239-273-6976, [email protected]
SOURCE Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon
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