The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2026

  • Date Sat 25th April 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Price $27.50 - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2026, taking place on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at the beautiful Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Kent. This exciting event offers something for everyone, featuring a 5K Fun Run, a 2-Mile Walk, and a 1-Mile Dog and Kid Run. Whether you're an avid runner, a casual walker, or looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll with your furry friend, this event is all about movement, connection, and supporting WGVU Public Media's mission.

Join us at 10:00 AM for the 5K Fun Run (non-timed), followed by the 2-Mile Walk at 10:05 AM, and the 1-Mile Dog Walk/Kids Run. Your participation will help strengthen West Michigan by funding trusted journalism, educational programming, and cultural content that enriches our community. Plus, every participant will receive a limited edition WGVU baseball cap along with delicious pre- and post-race refreshments, including a Bloody Mary bar and a charcuterie table that showcases the best of West Michigan cuisine. Celebrate Shelley Irwin’s 25 years of connecting communities through radio

Organiser's Description

RUN, WALK, HAVE FUN, AND SUPPORT WGVU

Join us on the morning of April 25th at Millennium Park for three community-powered events: a 5K Fun Run, a 2-Mile Walk, or a 1-Mile Dog and Kid Run. It's a day built around movement, connection, and supporting WGVU PUBLIC MEDIA'S MISSION. [https://www.wgvu.org/]

A MESSAGE FROM SHELLEY:
_"My passion is movement and setting goals that keep me energized in every part of my life. After 25 years on the air at WGVU, I've been running toward community, connection, and great storytelling every day. Now I get to run with YOU. Join me, sponsor, show up, hydrate, celebrate. Just say YES!"_

YOUR SUPPORT DIRECTLY STRENGTHENS WEST MICHIGAN BY HELPING WGVU DELIVER:

Trusted local journalism that keeps our community informed
Educational programming that helps kids learn and grow
Cultural content that celebrates the people and stories of our region
Commercial-free programming accessible to everyone

When you support WGVU, you're investing in lifelong learning, public-service reporting, arts and culture, and the shared civic well-being of West Michigan.

And yes, there are perks.
Every participant receives a limited edition WGVU baseball cap, plus access to pre- and post-race refreshments, including a Bloody Mary bar and a charcuterie table that would make any West Michigan foodie proud.

EVENT DETAILS:

* 5K Fun Run (non-timed) at 10:00 AM
* 2-Mile Walk at 10:05 AM
* 1-Mile Dog Walk/Kids Run



* Date: April 25th, 2026
* Location: Millennium Park
* Benefiting: WGVU Public Media
* Strollers welcome

Whether you run, walk, skip, stroll, or let your dog set the pace, you'll be part of something bigger. 100% of proceeds support WGVU Public Media, fueling children's education, community storytelling, and the programming West Michigan relies on.

And since Shelley is marking 25 years at WGVU, she's not just hosting the Fun Run, she's basically lapping the quarter-century mark of connecting communities through radio. Come celebrate the milestone with us.

Races

  • The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Baseball Cap

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2-Mile Community Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Baseball Cap

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:10AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • 1 Mile Dog Walk and Kids Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Baseball Cap

    Sat 25th April 2026 (10:05AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Baseball Cap

    $27.50

    CLOSED

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1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49534, MI, United States

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