Hudsonville Community Fair 5K presented by Renewed Physical Therapy

  • Date Sat 22nd August 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Hudsonville, Michigan
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating start to Fair Week at the inaugural Hudsonville Community Fair 5K on Saturday, August 22, 2026! Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds in Ottawa, Michigan, this event invites runners, walkers, families, and fair lovers of all ages and paces to partake in a vibrant community celebration. The 5K course takes you through iconic local landmarks, including the Gary Byker Memorial Library and Hughes Park, ensuring a scenic and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Kick off the day with the race starting at 9:00 AM sharp, as you join fellow participants aiming for a goal of 1,500 runners and walkers. With cash prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as awards for age group top performers, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Plus, enjoy post-race festivities, including delicious food and drinks, making this an unforgettable day for participants and spectators alike. Don’t miss out on this exciting new tradition that supports local educationβ€”register by May 31 for early bird pricing and secure your spot in the race that celebrates community spirit and the start of the biggest little fair in Michigan!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE 2026 HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY FAIR 5K!

A NEW FAIR WEEK TRADITION IN BEAUTIFUL HUDSONVILLE, MICHIGAN!

Start your Fair Week the right way with an unforgettable run through the heart of one of Michigans most beloved communities. The Hudsonville Community Fair 5K welcomes runners, walkers, families, students, and fair lovers to a high-energy, community-centered race experience.

ALL AGES, ALL PACES, ALL WELCOME!

PRESENTED BY RENEWED PHYSICAL THERAPY, A LOCAL HUDSONVILLE CLINIC HELPING PEOPLE MOVE, RECOVER, AND STAY ACTIVE!

REGISTER BY MAY 31 TO SECURE YOUR SPOT BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASES.


RACE DAY DETAILS

* Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
* Start Time: 9:00 AM SHARP
* Location: Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville
* Goal: 1,500 runners and walkers

Supporting Local Education:
Choose which foundation your entry supports during registration: Unity Christian, Hudsonville Public, or Jenison Public!

REGISTRATION PRICING:

* $35 THROUGH MAY 31ST
* $40 June 1st through July 31st
* $50 August 1st through race day



THE COURSE:

Get ready for a scenic, fun, and fast 5K course that starts and finishes at the iconic Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds. The route winds through the heart of Hudsonville, passes local landmarks like Gary Byker Memorial Library, Hudsonville Christian School, Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, Park Elementary School, and Trinity Protestant Reformed Church, and runs through beautiful Hughes Park before finishing back at the Fairgrounds!



AN EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T FORGET

This is more than just a race, it's the perfect kickoff to Fair Week and a full-on community celebration! Our Race Director, Kevin J. Maas, will be on the mic keeping the energy high, announcing runners, telling stories, and bringing the Fair Week excitement all morning long.


CASH PRIZES

$500 cash for first, $250 for second, and $100 for third, for both the top male and female finishers! That's real money on the line and it's yours if you've got the legs for it. Come ready to race!


AGE GROUP AWARDS

Top 3 finishers in every age group receive a special medal! Categories for both male and female runners:

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+


WHATS INCLUDED:

check mark button Professionally timed by Epic Race Timing with individual race bibs

check mark button Custom Hudsonville Community Fair 5K T-shirt included with registration

check mark button Exclusive finisher medal

check mark button Free professional race photos

check mark button Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group take home special medals on the podium!

check mark button Cash prizes for the top male and female finishers

check mark button A one-of-a-kind course that starts and finishes at the iconic Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds, runs directly through the heart of Hughes Park, and winds past Gary Byker Memorial Library, Park Elementary School, Hudsonville Christian School, Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, and Trinity Protestant Reformed Church!

check mark button Live Announcing & Entertainment!

check mark button Post-Race Food and Drinks waiting for you at the finish line

check mark button Family-friendly atmosphere with endless photo ops

check mark button The perfect kickoff to Fair Week at the Biggest Little Fair in Michigan!



STAY FOR THE FAIR!

The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! The Hudsonville Community Fair, the BIGGEST LITTLE FAIR IN MICHIGAN, opens Monday August 24th and runs through August 29th. One week. 80,000 people. Rodeo, monster trucks, motocross, bump and run, pullers, off-road, midway rides, great food, and so much more. Run the 5K Saturday and celebrate all week long!



PARKING

Free parking is available in the oversized lot west of Hughes Park. Please arrive early!



HOURGLASS NOT DONE THE PRICE INCREASES MAY 31 AT 11:59 PM. REGISTER NOW!

Be part of the first-ever HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY FAIR 5K and help launch a new Fair Week tradition supporting local education.

Lock in early bird pricing, secure your spot at the starting line, and choose which foundation your entry supports during registration: UNITY CHRISTIAN, HUDSONVILLE, OR JENISON!

Whether youre chasing a cash prize, an age group medal, or a fun Saturday morning at the Fairgrounds, this is your chance to be part of year one.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND START FAIR WEEK TOGETHER AT THE STARTING LINE.
Register now before the price increases. Tap Sign Up at the top of your screen and secure your spot in just a minute!

SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE AUGUST 22!
Lets RUN, CELEBRATE, and WIN together in Hudsonville, Michigan!

Races

  • Hudsonville Fair 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

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5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, 49426, MI, United States

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