The Whoville 5k

  • Date Sun 30th November 2025 - Sun 28th December 2025
  • Time 1:00PM EST
  • Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Price $16.90 - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive celebration at the Whoville 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the charming Riverside Park of Grand Rapids, Kent! This family-friendly event is perfect for everyone, featuring a whimsical atmosphere filled with beloved Whoville characters, Santa, and a delightful array of activities. The Whoville 5K is designed as a fun, non-competitive experience, where participants can embrace the holiday spirit without the pressure of official race results.

Join us for a joyful day that includes a Kids Run, costume contest with exciting prizes, and plenty of festive treats like cookies and hot cocoa! Not only will you enjoy a memorable day with family and friends, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Save the date and don your best Whoville hat for a heartwarming celebration that promises to be a highlight of the holiday season!

Organiser's Description

WHO

BIG _WHOS_, LITTLE _WHOS_, _ANYWHO!___



WHAT

A _WHOVILLE CELEBRATION _INCLUDING _WHOVILLE_ CHARACTERS, SANTA, THE _WHOVILLE_ 5K, KIDS RUN, _WHOVILLE_ HATS, COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES, COOKIES, HOT COCOA AND MORE!

THE _WHOVILLE 5K_ IS A PLACE NOT A RACE, THERE WILL NOT BE OFFICIAL RESULTS.



WHEN

WHOVILLE GRAND RAPIDS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025

1:00 PM (or thereabouts)



WHERE

WHOVILLE GRAND RAPIDS

RIVERSIDE PARK, GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN [https://goo.gl/maps/Ufp1bUEcxc5srrjZ8]



WHY

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN.

Races

  • The Whoville 5k - Grand Rapids

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Adult Hat

    Sun 14th December 2025 (1:05PM EST)

    $38.10

    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids - South End https://goo.gl/maps/Ufp1bUEcxc5srrjZ8
  • Kids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 Mile)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Kids' Hat

    Sun 14th December 2025 (1:00PM EST)

    $16.90

    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids - South End https://goo.gl/maps/Ufp1bUEcxc5srrjZ8
  • Virtual Whoville 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Adult Hat

    $38.10

    Hat, and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost.
  • Virtual Whoville Kids Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Kids' Hat

    $16.90

    Hat and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost.

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Location

Riverside Park Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, 49505, MI, United States

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