Course
USAT Certified Four-Mile Race Course
Our traditional 4.0 mile run, counter clockwise around Reeds Lake starting close to the middle school and finishing in front of John Collins Park. WE HAVE A BRAND NEW USAT CERTIFIED RACE COURSE!
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44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run 2026
- Date
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Start time
- 1:30 PM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDS RACE | Kids | Dec 31, 20261:30 PM | $15 | – |
| 4 MILE | Other | Dec 31, 20262:00 PM | $35 | 1,000 |
| BARE BONES PACKAGE (NO HAT) | Other | Dec 31, 20262:00 PM | $25 | – |
| VirtualVirtual | – | Dec 31, 20262:00 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- KIDS RACE: $15 until Dec 31.
- 4 MILE: $35 until Dec 31.
- BARE BONES PACKAGE (NO HAT): $25 until Dec 31.
Online registration closes Dec 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:13 AM, and the KIDS RACE starts at 1:30 PM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)801
finishers
39:41
median (9:55 /mi)
20:41
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Classic Race Management) for 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:37 or better, the top quarter in 33:08, and half the field in 39:41; the last tenth came in after 57:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:52 | 22:25 |
| 20-29 | 25:19 | 21:17 |
| 30-39 | 26:43 | 23:07 |
| 40-49 | 30:26 | 24:35 |
| 50-59 | 31:12 | 27:26 |
| 60-69 | 33:32 | 30:03 |
| 70+ | 47:36 | 42:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 52 percent since 2021.
527
2021
414
2022
724
2023
680
2024
801
2025
All events combined, from official results.
44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run Other year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 527 to 801 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:09 to 39:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 801 (+18%) | 39:41 | under 28:37 | 20:41 |
| 2024 | 680 (-6%) | 38:37 | under 27:52 | 18:45 |
| 2023 | 724 (+75%) | 38:21 | under 27:41 | 20:08 |
| 2022 | 414 (-21%) | 36:47 | under 26:45 | 19:41 |
| 2021 | 527 | 38:09 | under 27:02 | 20:29 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 31 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 36°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 13°F and hot years reach 48°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
REEDS LAKE RESOLUTION KIDS RUN
Approximately 1/2 mile starting at Collins Park, down to the EGR Public Safety parking lot and back to Collins Park. Disco Ball medals, bibs, and beanies for all participants. Designated for kids 12 and under.
Shirt and medal
2026 REEDS LAKE RESOLUTION RUN FINISHER MEDAL
In keeping with our snow-themed race, another snowflake to add to your collection.
Awards
AWARDS
4 Mile: 1st Overall Male + Female: Gift card from Striders, a handcrafted statue, a commemorative snowman glass and a pizza to go from Big Bob's. 2nd and 3rd Male + Female overall in the 4 mile will receive a gift card from gift cards from…
Race details
- Where
- East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI 49506Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- Kids Beanie; BEANIE
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 31, 2026), 2025 (Dec 31, 2025), 2024 (Dec 31, 2024), 2023 (Dec 31, 2023), 2022 (Dec 31, 2022), 2021 (Dec 31, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026, starting at 1:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 801 runners finished the 4 MILE; the median finish was 39:41 and the winner ran 20:41.
- Where does it start?
- East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
From the organizers
The Resolution Run: One Last Run
December 31, 2026 marks the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run—a New Year’s Eve tradition in East Grand Rapids. This 4-mile course around Reeds Lake is USATF certified, giving runners and walkers a fast, accurate loop to close out 2026.
The main race begins at 2:00 PM, starting near East Grand Rapids Middle School and finishing in front of Collins Park.
The Kids Race returns at 1:30 PM for ages 12 and under, with their own course and disco-ball medals waiting at the finish.