The Shelley Irwin Fun Run
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Shelley Irwin Fun Run at Millennium Park
The Shelley Irwin Fun Run is a community event on April 24, 2027 at Millennium Park that raises funds for WGVU Public Media. The event includes a non-timed 5K run, a 2 mile walk, and a 1 mile kids and dog run, and is described as family friendly with music, a scavenger hunt, and on-site refreshments.
Distances offered:
- 5K Fun Run (non-timed)
- 2 Mile Walk
- 1 Mile Kids Run and Dog Walk
All participants receive an original-design WGVU T-shirt and a commemorative medal. Pre- and post-event refreshments are provided, including a Bloody Mary bar and a charcuterie table. Strollers are welcome. Registration fees listed for the event include an adult rate of $35 and a reduced rate for children age six and under.
Proceeds from the event support WGVU Public Media. Funds are directed to local journalism, educational programming for children, and cultural content for the region. Routes for the 5K, the 2 mile walk, and the 1 mile dog walk are published for participant reference.
The event is presented as a daytime community gathering that combines walking and running options with family-focused extras and fundraising for a regional public media organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
