The Whoville 5k
- Date Sun 13th December 2026
- Time 1:00PM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the whimsical Whoville 5K on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent! This festive event promises a delightful celebration filled with beloved Whoville characters, the jolly presence of Santa, and a charming atmosphere that captures the magic of the season. Participants can enjoy a leisurely 5K run, along with a fun kids' run, making it a perfect outing for families and friends of all ages.
Get ready to don your favorite Whoville hats, indulge in delicious cookies, and sip on hot cocoa as you soak up the joyful spirit of the event. Remember, the Whoville 5K is "a place, not a race," meaning the focus is on fun rather than competition, with no official results being recorded. Taking place at Riverside Park, this festive gathering not only offers a fantastic day out but also supports a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Don’t miss out on this joyous celebration—mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of fun and community spirit!
Get ready to don your favorite Whoville hats, indulge in delicious cookies, and sip on hot cocoa as you soak up the joyful spirit of the event. Remember, the Whoville 5K is "a place, not a race," meaning the focus is on fun rather than competition, with no official results being recorded. Taking place at Riverside Park, this festive gathering not only offers a fantastic day out but also supports a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Don’t miss out on this joyous celebration—mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of fun and community spirit!
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 13, 2026
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 13, 2026
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 Whoville Pom Beanie
Sun 13th December 2026 (1:05PM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 25 JULRiverside Park, Grand Rapids - South End https://goo.gl/maps/Ufp1bUEcxc5srrjZ8 -
Kids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 Mile)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Kids' Whoville Pom Beanie
Sun 13th December 2026 (1:00PM EST)
$16.90
OPENS 25 JULRiverside Park, Grand Rapids - South End https://goo.gl/maps/Ufp1bUEcxc5srrjZ8 -
Virtual Whoville 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Adult Whoville Pom Beanie
$38.10
OPENS 25 JULHat, and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost. -
Virtual Whoville Kids Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Kids' Whoville Pom Beanie
$16.90
OPENS 25 JULHat and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost.
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Riverside Park Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, 49505, MI, United States
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