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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 mile) | Kids | Dec 13, 20261:00 PM | $15 | 116 |
| The Whoville 5k - Grand Rapids | 5K | Dec 13, 20261:05 PM | $35$40 after Nov 30, 2026 | 700 |
| Virtual Whoville 5kVirtual | 5K | Dec 13, 20261:00 PM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Whoville Kids RunVirtual | Kids | Dec 13, 20261:00 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Grand Rapids runs 33:20, about 10:44 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:02 and men in 30:22.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:05 AM, and the Kids Run - Grand Rapids (1/4 mile) starts at 1:00 PM. The start sits about 740 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Riverside Park Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 13°F and hot years reach 49°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of The Whoville 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday, December 11: 3:30-7 PM at the Gazelle Sports Grandville store. Saturday, December 12: 12-5 PM at the Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids store. Sunday, December 13 (RACE DAY), 12-1 PM at Riverside Park. *We strongly encourage you to pick…
Schedule and packet pickup
Event Day Timeline. 1:00pm (or thereabouts): Character introductions and Kids Fun Run. 1:05pm (or thereabouts): Whoville 5k begins. All participants will receive a custom Whoville beanie (sure to become a collector's item), a Whoville…
Shirt and medal
Run your race at your own pace and your own place! Virtual Whoville 5k. Hat, bib and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost. Virtual Kids Run. Hat, bib and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost.
Rules and FAQ
Due to the investment cost for creating this experience and that all proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, refunds are not issued for the event.
The cause
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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
Why
All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.