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McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall)

Walker, MI
Sunday, October 18, 2026


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Course Description
The McKirdy Micro Races are the only marathons in the world that offer a full elite experience to every participating athlete in order to give them the best chance at achieving their goal. So what exactly is the elite experience?

1. Personal bottles every 4 miles

2. Our marked tangent line ensures you cover exactly 26.2 miles.

The course consists of an approximately 1 mile start section followed by 6 loops of a 4.04 mile course and ends with a one mile finish section.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 18, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface:

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 63°F (17°C)
Average Low: 43° F (6°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2025: 13 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 67°F  (19°C)
Low: 45°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

45°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 100%

Partially cloudy
ESE 2 mph

PR Score

98.29

Course Score

98.38






McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall) Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall) was the 578th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall). If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 641 feet (195m)
Min Elevation: 592 feet (180m)

Elevation Gain: 789 feet (240m)
Elevation Loss: 789 feet (240m)


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Course updated 09/05/2025




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