Run MI West Coast

Run MI West Coast

"Run MI West Coast" is a podcast that focuses on running and racing along Michigan's west coast. It features stories from local runners and race directors, along with running news and commentary. Listeners enjoy learning about the local running community, races in West Michigan, and the Holland Haven Marathon.

Episodes

August 1, 2025 41 mins
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What is coming up this year at Holland Haven Marathon?

Interview with Jayden VanMaurick

Why is the BAA handing out time penalties for downhill races?

Brian Diemer Family of races 5K

Local race calendar

Hopkins Freedom Run 5K - 7/4

Kentwood 4th of July 5K - 7/4

Reeds Lake Trail Blazer 5K - East GR - 7/4

Sand Lake Run 4 the 4th, 4M - 7/4

T-Rex Ten Miler 10M, 8K - Lowell - 7/4

Magic of the Mile, 1M - GR - 7/10

Fred Running Relays, 200M, 100M - R...

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June 1, 2025 31 mins
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May 1, 2025 36 mins
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April 1, 2025 76 mins

What is coming up this year at Tulip Time Run and Holland Haven Marathon?

The Rundown - Holyoke St Patrick’s Road Race 10K

Interview with Brenda Seymour

West MI races coming up in April

DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5K, 10K - Walker - 4/5

Drew Russel Warrior Run 5K - Kalamazoo - 4/5

Wheel Run for Everyone - Allendale - 4/12

Kal-Haven Trail Run - Kalamazoo - 4/12

Mountaineer Pi Run 5K - Byron Center - 4/19

Nathan Memorial 5K - Grand Rapids - 4/1...

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November 1, 2024 10 mins

The 2024 Holland Haven Marathon Highlight Film captures all the great moments from Raceday.  It fully encompasses our Running, Community and Celebration from Grand Haven to Holland.

Watch the 2024 Highlight Film

2025 Registration opens on Black Friday
Holland Haven 2025 is on Sunday 9/7/25

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October 1, 2024 74 mins

Another amazing year of running and racing this year at Holland Haven Marathon.  A great day of Running, Community and Celebration along Michigan’s West Coast.

Full recap episode of the 2024 Holland Haven Marathon.
Interview with 2024 Holland Haven Marathon finisher Andreas Slette

Local race calendar

Bee Brave 5K - Caledonia - 10/5

Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run 5K - Lowell - 10/5

Calvin Classic 5K - GR - 10/5

Get your rear i...

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September 1, 2024 31 mins

The RunDown - Run for the Sun 5K

Holland Haven is totally sold out

Epic things happening in the Recovery Zone

Packet pick up info 

Free photos and videos

West MI races coming up in September
GR 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Grand Rapids - 9/7

Mt Baldhead Challenge 13.1, 10K - Saugatuck - 9/7

Run for sight 5K - Muskegon - 9/7

Battle Creek Patriot Run 10K, 5K - 9/8

Holland Haven Marathon - Holland - September 8

Last Chance BQ 26.2, - Grand R...

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August 1, 2024 45 mins
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The Rundown: Grand Explorers Trail Race

An interview with Jen Nuernberg from Harbor Humane Society

Holland Haven is filling up fast and we have some cool new stuff at the event this year.

West MI races coming up in July
Freedom Run 5K - Dorr - 7/3

Hopkins Freedom Run 5K - 7/4

Kentwood 4th of July 5K - 7/4

Reeds Lake Trail Blazer 5K - East GR - 7/4

Sand Lake Run 4 the 4th, 4M - 7/4

T-Rex Ten Miler 10M, 8K - Lowell - 7/4

Magic of the Mile...

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An interview with Beth Felicelli. 

It’s Tulip Time in Holland, MI.  Everything you need to know about the Tulip Time Run and the festival.

West MI races coming up in April
Hearts in Motion 5K - Zeeland - 5/2
Bier Distillery 5K - Comstock Park - 5/4

Tulip Time Run 5K, 10K & Kids - Holland - 5/4

Foster the Family 5K - Grand Rapids - 5/4

Kalamazoo Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K - 5/5

River Bank Run 25K, 10K, 5K - Grand Rapids - 5/11

Mus...

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April 1, 2024 29 mins

The Rundown - Arnold 5K Pump and Run - I took on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lifting and running challenge in Columbus, OH at the Arnold Sports Festival.

What is coming up this year at Tulip Time Run and Holland Haven Marathon?

Our new podcast partner, Harbor Humane Society 

West MI races coming up in April
Drew Russel Warrior Run 5K - Kalamazoo - 4/6
Run of the Mill 5K - Holland - 4/13

Wheel Run for Everyone - Allendale - 4/13

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December 17, 2023 19 mins

“Erin, A Perfect Ten” covers,  A Decade Of Running The Holland Haven Marathon - The Erin Rylaarsdam Story

Erin is the ONLY runner to have run all 10 years of the Holland Haven Marathon.  Follow along as she talks about her journey of becoming a runner and reflects on her experiences each year running in the Holland Haven Marathon. This film about Celebrating a Decade of Running Holland Haven Marathon is a tremendous story of Erin’s ...

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November 1, 2023 7 mins

 Each year we produce a highlight film to showcase our runners, our community and our event. 

This film about Celebrating a Decade of Running Holland Haven Marathon is a tremendous story of the 2023 race.

Celebrate with our runners from the start line, to the finish, to the after party as they complete their running journey at Holland Haven Marathon 2023.

You can watch the 2023 Holland Haven Highlight film on the Holland Hav...

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October 1, 2023 72 mins

The 2023 Holland Haven Marathon
Full recap of the 2023 race
Interview with Women's 8K winner Raychel Figurski
Local race calendar
Strides for Unity 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/1
Taps and Trails 5K - Grand Rapids - 10/5
Aman Park Trail 5K and 1M - Grand Rapids - 10/5
Bark in the Dark 5K,1M - Grand Rapids - 10/7
Big Give 5K Family fun run - Hudsonville - 10/7
Cornerstone U Alumni and Friends 5K - 1...

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September 1, 2023 36 mins
  • Holland Haven Marathon Sold out - 1300 runners - 61% female and 39% male - Runners from 29/50 states
  • Top 5 states - MI, IN, IL, OH, WI
  • Top 5 cities - Holland, Grand Rapids, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Grand Haven

Epic things happening in the Recovery Zone
Packet pick up info 
Free photos and videos

West MI races coming up in September
Marshal Run 5K - Newaygo - 9/2
Riverside Park Run 5K - Grand Rapids - 9/2
Run f...

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August 1, 2023 28 mins

We have beer this year
We have bells this year
We have blueberries this year
All the information you need for Holland Haven Marathon

Holland Blueberry Run

Local race calendar
Green Lake 5K - Caledonia - 8/5
Otsego Ready or Not 5K - 8/5
Riverside Parkrun 5K - Grand Rapids - 8/5
Zeeland Zoom 5K - 8/8
Mill Creek Days 5K - Comstock Park - 8/12
Heights of Hope 5K - Holland - 8/12
Hey 5K - ...

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July 1, 2023 62 mins
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June 1, 2023 63 mins

The Rundown - Foreshore Adventure Run 
Running tips of the month
- Interval Workouts
Interview
  Caroline Hurteau, race director in Albion Michigan, RunAlbion
West MI races 
1 in 5 Marathon Relay 10K 5M 5K
Yankee Springs Trail Run 10K 25K 50K 100K 
Beat the Grandma 5K
Pux Cider 5K 
Run Forrest Run 1M 5K
Credit Unions for Kids 5K
Brian Diemer Races 5K
Red Turtle Run 5K 10K
Run For Wings...

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