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Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon To Run Through WMU Waldo Stadium, To Include Iconic Landmarks: AirZoo, Bicentennial Trail & Stryker


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The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon today announced course details for its Full Marathon, marking its big return on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 a.m. after three years. As a USATF Certified Course, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will serve as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The organization also announced course details for its Zeigler Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, all scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 7:30 a.m., 7:55 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively. The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon weekend will start Saturday, April 22 with the free PNC Kids' 1K and Health Expo at Downtown Kalamazoo.

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon today announced its full course details for its 2023 races taking place on Sunday, April 23, 2023 starting at 7:30a.m. Course maps for the 10K Run and 5K Run and Walk were also announced. The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will return for a 2-day event scheduled for the weekend of April 22-23rd, with the marathon serving as a Boston Marathon qualifier this year.

"We're excited to welcome back the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon this year and for the opportunity to showcase our city to runners and spectators from all over the country," said Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson. "Runners know that this is an event they want on their calendar, and it's great to see the full marathon planned for the first time since 2019. Thousands of runners and even more spectators will see what makes Kalamazoo such a wonderful place, and we are looking forward to showing them!"

Weu2019re excited to welcome back the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon this year & for the opportunity to showcase our city to runners &spectators from all over the county... Itu2019s great to see the full marathon planned for the first time since 2019.

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All races will start and finish at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site and run through Downtown Kalamazoo, with the full marathon, half marathon and 10K passing through WMU Waldo Stadium.

"As we continue to prioritize high quality connections with Kalamazoo and the greater Southwest Michigan area, we are thrilled to partner with the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon. We hope the competitors enjoy running through Waldo Stadium as part of this exciting course, and encourage fans, family, and spectators to come out and cheer them on. We are looking forward to a great day celebrating the Kalamazoo community and the Marathon participants," said Dan Bartholomae, the Athletic Director at Western Michigan University.

Additionally the 10K, 5K, and half marathon will include the Gummy Bear Forest on Forest Street, and the Vine neighborhood. Additionally, the full and half marathons will have a stop at the Bacon Station in the Winchell Neighborhood.

Click Here for a map of the 5K

Click Here for a map of the 10K

Click Here for a map of the Half Marathon

"We are proud to be able to give our 2023 runners the very unique and exciting opportunity to run through Waldo Stadium. The WMU athletics team has done a great job of working with the Marathon to make this happen, and bring this incredible experience to our community," said Aaron J. Zeigler, president and owner of Zeigler Auto Group, the event's title sponsor.

This year's main race will include the exciting addition of the course running through Waldo Stadium, Western Michigan University's football stadium. The full marathon will also pass Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail, Stryker, Kalamazoo Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, Milham Park, Milwood Neighborhood, Edison Neighborhood, Upjohn Park; and include a stop at the Bacon Station in the Winchell Neighborhood.

The 2-day event will kick off Saturday April 22 with a free PNC Kids' 1K Run and Health Expo at Mayors Riverfront before continuing on to the main events on the following day.

Registration is now open with a limited time discount of 10% off using discount code: ZKZMCourses2023. This discount will be in effect from today, September 20th through Friday, September 23rd at 11:59 p.m.

Click Here for a map of the Full Marathon

The 2-day event will kick off Saturday April 22 with a free PNC Kids' 1k Run and Health Expo at Mayors Riverfront before continuing on to the main events on the following day.

Registration is now open with a new discount of 10% off using discount code: ZKZMCourses2023. This discount will be in effect from today, September 19th through September 22rd at 11:59 p.m.

Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 22, 2023
-Event Kickoff: 9:00 a.m.
-PNC Kids' 1K: 10:00 a.m.
-Expo 11:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 23, 2023
-Full Marathon: 7:30 a.m.
-Half Marathon: 7:30 a.m.
-5K Walk/Run: 7:55 a.m.
-10K: 8:00 a.m.

"We are excited to release the course maps which highlight so many great features about Kalamazoo including, perhaps most importantly, the amazing community of people who reside here! I am so grateful to the team that developed the courses including the City of Kalamazoo Public Works, Public Safety and Parks and Rec Departments; the City of Portage Public Works, Police Department and Parks and Rec Department; Western Michigan University; Stryker; the runners who provided feedback and the organizing team at ZKZM. We can't wait for you to enjoy the routes and why wait!? Find the maps on Strava and start training today!" said Carrie Drake, race director.

The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon made history earlier this year by announcing its 2023 date on the hood of the Zeigler.com No. 77 NASCAR race car piloted by Spire Motorsports' Josh Bilicki. This was the first time in history a date for a marathon was revealed to the national and worldwide media this way.

Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are still available. If you would like more information, please contact race director Carrie Drake at [email protected]

About Zeigler Automotive Group
Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 franchises across 35 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, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Additionally, the dealer group's new Driving Vision Podcast, hosted by COO Sam D'Arc and Director of Talent Development Mike Van Ryn, invites celebrities, business leaders, and athletes to share their unique perspective on what drives innovation in their careers.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,300 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.

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Francis Mariela, Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, 239-273-6976, [email protected]

Carrie Drake, Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, 239-273-6976, [email protected]

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Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon adds WMU Waldo Stadium as an exciting new course addition for the full marathon. 2023 will mark the first year since 2019 that the race will host a full marathon.
Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon adds WMU Waldo Stadium as an exciting new course addition for the full marathon. 2023 will mark the first year since 2019 that the race will host a full marathon.
Full marathon, half marathon, and 10k runners will be able to enjoy an exciting new addition at the 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon: a run through WMU Waldo Stadium!
Full marathon, half marathon, and 10k runners will be able to enjoy an exciting new addition at the 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon: a run through WMU Waldo Stadium!
All 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo races will start and finish at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site
All 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo races will start and finish at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site
The 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will run through Edison Neighborhood
The 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will run through Edison Neighborhood
The 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will run through Edison Neighborhood
The 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon will run through Edison Neighborhood
Kalamazoo is near equal distance from Detroit and Chicago making the  2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Race a great location for participants from all over the region and beyond
Kalamazoo is near equal distance from Detroit and Chicago making the 2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Race a great location for participants from all over the region and beyond
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