The Shelley Irwin Fun Run
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and community spirit at The Shelley Irwin Fun Run on Saturday, April 19th, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Kent, this vibrant event offers something for everyone. Choose from three exciting options: a 5K Fun Run, a 2-Mile Walk, or a 1-Mile Dog and Kid Run, all designed to promote movement and fitness while supporting a great cause.
Join the festivities as participants of all ages and abilities come together to "Chase the Energizer Bunny" and raise funds for WGVU Public Media. With 100% of the proceeds going directly to this vital community resource, your participation helps ensure access to trusted local news, educational programs, and cultural content that enriches the lives of West Michigan residents. Whether you run, walk, skip, or stroll, this event is a celebration of health, community, and lifelong learning. Mark your calendars and be part of an inspiring day that connects hearts and minds!
Join the festivities as participants of all ages and abilities come together to "Chase the Energizer Bunny" and raise funds for WGVU Public Media. With 100% of the proceeds going directly to this vital community resource, your participation helps ensure access to trusted local news, educational programs, and cultural content that enriches the lives of West Michigan residents. Whether you run, walk, skip, or stroll, this event is a celebration of health, community, and lifelong learning. Mark your calendars and be part of an inspiring day that connects hearts and minds!
Organiser's Description
What's YOUR passion? Here's your invitation to follow Shelley's and MANY others in this community!
Join the community and me the morning of April 19th at Millennium Park for three exciting events: a 5K Fun Run a 2-Mile Walk or a 1-mile Dog and Kid Run! Come "Chase the Energizer BUNNY" while raising funds for WGVU PUBLIC MEDIA [https://www.wgvu.org/donate/].
A MESSAGE FROM SHELLEY: "MY passion IS movement and having this opportunity to set goals and "chase" them when it comes to fitness. Blessed with "energizing bunny energy" for both my work at WGVU and for my fitness, I am thrilled to invite YOU to get involved through a sponsorship or attendance! Just say YES! (like Shelley!)"
YOUR SUPPORT OF WGVU PUBLIC RADIO DIRECTLY STRENGTHENS OUR WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY. AS YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC RADIO STATION, WGVU PROVIDES:
In-depth, trusted local news coverage that matters to West Michigan
Educational programming that enriches our children's minds and futures
Cultural programs that celebrate and connect our diverse community
Uninterrupted, commercial-free programming available to everyone
WHEN YOU SUPPORT WGVU, YOU'RE INVESTING IN:
Local journalism that keeps you informed about issues affecting your community
Educational resources for teachers, parents, and students
Arts and cultural programming that showcases our region's vibrant creative spirit
WGVU PUBLIC RADIO IS MORE THAN JUST A RADIO STATION - IT'S YOUR CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND LIFELONG LEARNING. YOUR SUPPORT ENSURES THAT THIS VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE REMAINS STRONG AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE IN WEST MICHIGAN.
100% of the proceeds of this event will go directly to WGVU Public Media. Whether you choose the 5K , 2-Mile Walk, 1 mile Kids Run/Dog Walk, you can run, walk, skip, stroll OR hop your way to the finish line on the beautiful grounds of Millennium Park!
All three events are a celebration of like minds gathering together while supporting a great cause. Funds raised from this event provide critical support to WGVU Public Media, the region's primary source for world class and dynamic children's education programming, and vital community engagement.
EVENT DETAILS:
1-Mile Dog Walk/Kids Run - 10 AM
5K Fun Run (This event is not timed) 10:05 AM
2-Mile Walk Option - 10:10 AM
Date: April 19th, 2025
Location: Millennium Park
Benefiting: WGVU Public Media
Strollers are welcome!
Join the community and me the morning of April 19th at Millennium Park for three exciting events: a 5K Fun Run a 2-Mile Walk or a 1-mile Dog and Kid Run! Come "Chase the Energizer BUNNY" while raising funds for WGVU PUBLIC MEDIA [https://www.wgvu.org/donate/].
A MESSAGE FROM SHELLEY: "MY passion IS movement and having this opportunity to set goals and "chase" them when it comes to fitness. Blessed with "energizing bunny energy" for both my work at WGVU and for my fitness, I am thrilled to invite YOU to get involved through a sponsorship or attendance! Just say YES! (like Shelley!)"
YOUR SUPPORT OF WGVU PUBLIC RADIO DIRECTLY STRENGTHENS OUR WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY. AS YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC RADIO STATION, WGVU PROVIDES:
In-depth, trusted local news coverage that matters to West Michigan
Educational programming that enriches our children's minds and futures
Cultural programs that celebrate and connect our diverse community
Uninterrupted, commercial-free programming available to everyone
WHEN YOU SUPPORT WGVU, YOU'RE INVESTING IN:
Local journalism that keeps you informed about issues affecting your community
Educational resources for teachers, parents, and students
Arts and cultural programming that showcases our region's vibrant creative spirit
WGVU PUBLIC RADIO IS MORE THAN JUST A RADIO STATION - IT'S YOUR CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND LIFELONG LEARNING. YOUR SUPPORT ENSURES THAT THIS VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE REMAINS STRONG AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE IN WEST MICHIGAN.
100% of the proceeds of this event will go directly to WGVU Public Media. Whether you choose the 5K , 2-Mile Walk, 1 mile Kids Run/Dog Walk, you can run, walk, skip, stroll OR hop your way to the finish line on the beautiful grounds of Millennium Park!
All three events are a celebration of like minds gathering together while supporting a great cause. Funds raised from this event provide critical support to WGVU Public Media, the region's primary source for world class and dynamic children's education programming, and vital community engagement.
EVENT DETAILS:
1-Mile Dog Walk/Kids Run - 10 AM
5K Fun Run (This event is not timed) 10:05 AM
2-Mile Walk Option - 10:10 AM
Date: April 19th, 2025
Location: Millennium Park
Benefiting: WGVU Public Media
Strollers are welcome!
Races
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The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (10:05AM EDT)
$38.10
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The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2-Mile Community Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 19th April 2025 (10:10AM EDT)
$38.10
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1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 19th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
The Shelley Irwin Fun Run