The Whoville 5K
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The Whoville 5K - Grand Rapids
The Whoville event in Grand Rapids is a seasonal community gathering held at Riverside Park South End on December 13, 2026. The event combines in-person and virtual options and features a noncompetitive Whoville 5K alongside a short kids run.
Offered distances:
- 5K
- 0.25 miles Kids Run
In-person activities include Whoville characters, Santa, Whoville hats, cookies, and hot cocoa. The Whoville 5K is described as a place rather than a race; there will not be official results. Virtual entries are available for both the 5K and the kids run, and virtual participants receive a hat and a medal shipped at no extra cost.
Listed registration fees are $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the kids run. The event notes that all proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.
The description presents the event as a community celebration with both on-site and remote participation options, family-oriented activities, and an explicit charitable purpose. It does not frame the 5K as a timed competitive event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
