Overall Rating
Overall Rating (2 Reviews)
5
(2 Ratings)  (2 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
1
SCENERY
4.5
PRODUCTION
5
SWAG
4.5
Last Chance BQ.2-Grand Rapids has become one of the premier and most nationally known BQ events. The timing is perfect and we provide a venue that has proven to be one of the highest percentage qualifiers in the country, hovering around 60%. This is a race we designed specifically to … MORE
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Recent reviews

    jamer133 FIRST-TIMER '19

    While I didn't achieve what I went to the race for, it was still a great race. They made sure everyone was safe and started us 1 at a time. … MORE

    While I didn’t achieve what I went to the race for, it was still a great race. They made sure everyone was safe and started us 1 at a time. We were able to have our own water bottles at a table so you didn’t have to carry your gear. Medals and shirts were great too. I will be back!

    DIFFICULTY
    1
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4

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    mjmag FIRST-TIMER '17

    If you have put in the necessary training and feel good about your chances but want to make sure you have a favorable course and race production to get to … MORE

    If you have put in the necessary training and feel good about your chances but want to make sure you have a favorable course and race production to get to Boston, this is YOUR RACE. Absolutely gorgeous scenic, mostly flat course, and everything about it is geared toward PR’ing and qualifying. The last I heard, almost 69% of the 141 race finishers last weekend for the 2017 race achieved BQs. I cleared my BQ standard by 5:33, which was a new PR by 2:27.

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    1
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    5
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    M_Sohaskey Sep 14, 2017 at 6:46pm

    Brilliantly done, Mark! Great profile pic, too. A 69% qualifying rate is mind-boggling, talk about a race for runners. Congrats on punching your ticket for Patriots' Day 2018 – no better… MORE

    Brilliantly done, Mark! Great profile pic, too. A 69% qualifying rate is mind-boggling, talk about a race for runners. Congrats on punching your ticket for Patriots' Day 2018 – no better way to end your week than registering for (and being accepted to) Boston. And thanks for the helpful review! LESS

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