Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 2
Niles, Michigan, United States
Jul 12, 2026 - Sunday
5k, 10k, 50k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Race Information
Heartland Series is organized by Mainly Marathons, one of the largest race organizers in the US, with races in all 50 states. You can participate in one race or take the challenge to complete the whole series!
Mainly Marathons races are designed for runners who run long and run often. All finishers in races longer than half marathon get a custom metal-stamped nameplate!
Related Events
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 1
Date: Jul 11, 2026 - Saturday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: Hicksville, Ohio
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 2
Date: Jul 12, 2026 - Sunday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: Niles, Michigan
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 3
Date: Jul 13, 2026 - Monday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: Portage, Indiana
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 4
Date: Jul 14, 2026 - Tuesday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: Fulton, Illinois
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 5
Date: Jul 15, 2026 - Wednesday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: Clinton, Iowa
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 6
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - Thursday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: Sparta, Wisconsin
Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 7
Date: Jul 17, 2026 - Friday
Size: 1 - 100 participants
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1 - 100
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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