Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sat 20th March 2027
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free - $38.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, March 20, 2027, in Grand Rapids, Kent! Celebrating over 40 years of tradition, this year’s event marks a pivotal moment in Michigan’s racing season. More than just a race, the Irish Jig is a powerful statement against cancer, highlighting a sobering reality: 1 in 2 people will face this disease in their lifetime.
Join fellow participants for a spirited day of running and walking, where every stride you take supports vital cancer research and care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. This 5K is not just about crossing the finish line; it’s about uniting as a community, rallying for those affected by cancer, and bringing hope closer to home. So, gather your friends and family, fill the streets with your energy, and let’s make this year’s Irish Jig a memorable celebration of resilience and hope!
Join fellow participants for a spirited day of running and walking, where every stride you take supports vital cancer research and care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. This 5K is not just about crossing the finish line; it’s about uniting as a community, rallying for those affected by cancer, and bringing hope closer to home. So, gather your friends and family, fill the streets with your energy, and let’s make this year’s Irish Jig a memorable celebration of resilience and hope!
Organiser's Description
For more than 40 years, the Irish Jig has marked the start of Michigans racing season. But 2027 isnt just another starting line. Its a turning point. On March 20, were not running for tradition. Were running against a brutal truth: 1 IN 2 PEOPLE WILL FACE CANCER IN THEIR LIFETIME. Thats not a statistic were willing to accept. This year, the Irish Jig becomes more than a race. Its a stand. A statement. A surge of runners moving as one. Every stride fuels cancer research and care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital. Every step brings hope closer to home. This is not just a 5K. This is a rally for fighters, a reckoning with cancer, a reason to believe in something bigger. Join us. Bring your people. Fill the streets. Run. Walk. Cheer. Because we're taking the Jig WellBeyond anything it's been before.
Races
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5K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Long Sleeve, Technical Shirt
Sat 20th March 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.45
OPENS 01 SEPRace will begin at 8:30 a.m. with walkers beginning at approximately 8:45 a.m. Walking the course is allowed, but participants must complete the route within 75 minutes and begin after the runners at approximately 8:45 a.m. -
Kids and Family Gold Ribbon Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th March 2027 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 SEP -
Jig Virtual
Incl. $3.15 Fee & Long Sleeve, Technical Shirt
$33.15
OPENS 01 SEPThis is a virtual race option. Your shirt will be mailed out to you race weekend.
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2211 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, MI, United States
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