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Haylee Geerlings becomes youngest to complete Holland Haven Marathon

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Haylee Geerlings becomes youngest to complete Holland Haven Marathon
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Haylee Geerlings, a 16-year-old from West Ottawa, finished the Holland Haven Marathon on September 13, 2026, becoming the youngest female to complete the event. She also won the trifecta, having previously raced an 8K and a half marathon. Geerlings emphasized the significance of her achievement, which reflects her dedication and commitment to running. She trained extensively with her father, Dan Geerlings, who joined her for the race, marking a proud moment for both. Looking ahead, she aims to further her running career and compete in Ironman races in the future.

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  • •Geerlings completed the marathon in 4 hours, 43 minutes, 14.79 seconds.
  • •She trained for several years before attempting the marathon distance.
  • •Finishing alongside her father, Dan Geerlings, was a proud moment for both.
  • •Haylee aims to compete in Ironman races in the future.
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  • 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — How a West Ottawa runner became the youngest to race the Holland Haven Marathon, alongside her dad
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Running alongside her father, Haylee Geerlings made history at the Holland Haven Marathon.

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