The Whoville 5k
- Date Sun 14th 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 adventure at the Whoville 5K, happening on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the charming Riverside Park of Grand Rapids, Kent! This whimsical event is perfect for families and friends, featuring not only the fun of the 5K run but also a delightful Kids Run, making it a celebration for everyone—WHO BIG WHOS, LITTLE WHOS, and ANYWHO in between!
Join in the holiday spirit as you encounter beloved Whoville characters, enjoy delicious cookies, sip on hot cocoa, and wear your festive Whoville hats. While the Whoville 5K is all about the fun and community spirit rather than official race results, your participation will contribute to a wonderful cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Mark your calendars for this joyful celebration and experience the magic of Whoville in Grand Rapids!
Join in the holiday spirit as you encounter beloved Whoville characters, enjoy delicious cookies, sip on hot cocoa, and wear your festive Whoville hats. While the Whoville 5K is all about the fun and community spirit rather than official race results, your participation will contribute to a wonderful cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Mark your calendars for this joyful celebration and experience the magic of Whoville in Grand Rapids!
Organiser's Description
WHO
BIG _WHOS_, LITTLE _WHOS_, _ANYWHO!___
WHAT
A _WHOVILLE CELEBRATION _INCLUDING _WHOVILLE_ CHARACTERS, SANTA, THE _WHOVILLE_ 5K, KIDS RUN, _WHOVILLE_ HATS, 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.
BIG _WHOS_, LITTLE _WHOS_, _ANYWHO!___
WHAT
A _WHOVILLE CELEBRATION _INCLUDING _WHOVILLE_ CHARACTERS, SANTA, THE _WHOVILLE_ 5K, KIDS RUN, _WHOVILLE_ HATS, 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
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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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