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Place
750 Lakeside Dr
Grand Rapids, MI US 49506
Description
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.
Since 1982, when Joe O’Brien first gathered runners for this end-of-year tradition, the Resolution Run has been more than a race. It’s a moment to show up, take stock, and head into a new year with intention. Year after year, runners and walkers come out—no matter the weather—to keep it going.
We’ll do it again in 2026, and continue Joe’s legacy of giving back by supporting Guiding Light Works.
The Details
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Start: 2:00 PM at East Grand Rapids Middle School
Finish: John Collins Park
Kids’ Race: 1:30 PM (12 & under) - 1/2 mile
Course: 4-mile USATF certified loop around Reeds Lake
Packet Pickup
Early: December 30, 4–7 PM at Big Bob’s Pizza
Race Day: 12 PM - 2 PM
Post race after party and awards: Big Bob’s on Croswell
The Goods
Custom die-cast medals for the first 1,000 4-milers
Disco Ball medals for kids
Beanies for all participants (except those who opt out)
Overall and age-group awards across all divisions
Pepsi products & Gordon Water
Fairlife Protein Drink
Hot Dogs from Johnny D's Bike Bags
Bundle up, toe the line, and join us for one last run of 2026. Crisp air, a lakeside loop, and a finish line full of familiar faces.
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.
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
BEANIES
These were such a big hit last year that we decided to bring them back.
2026 REEDS LAKE RESOLUTION RUN FINISHER MEDAL
2026 FINISHER MEDAL ❄️
Our custom 2026 Resolution Run snowflake medals are currently in production, and we're excited to share a little progress!
Every 4-Miler finisher will receive one of these specially designed medals to commemorate the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run.
That's one of the reasons we're capping the 4-Miler at 1,000 participants — to ensure every runner who crosses the finish line receives their own snowflake medal. A little piece of New Year's Eve to take home!
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 Striders, a commemorative snowman glass and a pizza to go from Big Bob's
Top Masters Female and Male will receive a gift card from Striders, and a a snow globe glass
Top 3 Male + Female in the following Age Categories will receive a commemorative snowman glass: 12 & under, 13–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80+.
BRING YOUR CREW. TAKE THE CUP.
NEW FOR 2026: THE RESOLUTION RUN CLUB CUP 🏆
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run!
Introducing the inaugural Resolution Run Club Cup, where running clubs compete for bragging rights and a place in Resolution Run history.
It's not about who's fastest. It's about who brings the biggest crew.
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
The run club with the most registered 4-Miler participants will take home:
The Resolution Run Club Cup — A traveling trophy featuring the winning club's name, engraved each year. The trophy returns to competition annually.
- $250 for the winning club
- A professional club photo session from Stellafly
HOW TO COMPETE
- Register for the Resolution Run 4-Miler on December 31.
- Select your running club as your team during registration. Don't see your club listed? Create one!
- Rally your club! Every registered 4-Miler participant who selects your team counts toward your club's total.
- Already registered? You can still join your club's team through your RunSignup registration.
WHO WILL TAKE THE FIRST CLUB CUP?
We'll share Club Cup standings as race day approaches, with the inaugural winner announced on December 31 at our post-race celebration at Big Bob's.
Whether you're part of a longtime running club or gathering your crew for one last race of the year, we'd love to see you in the competition.
One race. One winning club. One traveling trophy.
REGISTER FOR THE 4-MILER
Race Contact Info
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://reedslakeresrun.com.
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