Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Half-Marathon · 5K · Virtual Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
The Gentex Corporation Park2Park Race is the largest annual fundraiser for Neighbors Plus (www.neighborsplus.org), a Christian Community Development Organization in Holland, Michigan. The Gentex Corporation Park2Park Race includes a Half-Marathon run beginning at 8:00 a.m. and a 5K run/walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Both events start and finish at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds (1286 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, Michigan, 49424). Both races are timed by Classic Race Management.
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
70°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Holland Tulip City Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holland, MI
Population
34,266
as of 2023
Elevation
579 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 31 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 Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus?
- Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus is a running race held in Holland, Michigan on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Holland, Michigan at Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Holland, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gentex Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K for Neighbors Plus
Sep 26, 2026