44TH Annual
44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run is a running race on December 31, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- December 31, 2026 (161 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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, 2025
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
Overall and age-group awards across all divisions
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
31°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
54%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
City Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
- Date
- December 31, 2026
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44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
Dec 31, 2026