
From the Organizer
🎡 Welcome to the 2026 Hudsonville Community Fair 5K!
A New Fair Week Tradition in Beautiful Hudsonville, Michigan!
Start your Fair Week the right way with an unforgettable run through the heart of one of Michigan’s most beloved communities. The Hudsonville Community Fair 5K welcomes runners, walkers, families, students, and fair lovers to a high-energy, community-centered race experience.
All ages, all paces, all welcome!
Presented by Renewed Physical Therapy, a local Hudsonville clinic helping people move, recover, and stay active!
🔥 Register by July 31 to secure your spot before the price increases.
📍 Race Day Details
Supporting Local Education:
Choose which foundation your entry supports during registration: Unity Christian, Hudsonville Public, or Jenison Public!
Registration Pricing:
🏃 The Course:
Get ready for a scenic, fun, and fast 5K course that starts and finishes at the iconic Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds. The route winds through the heart of Hudsonville, passes local landmarks like Gary Byker Memorial Library, Hudsonville Christian School, Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, Park Elementary School, and Trinity Protestant Reformed Church, and runs through beautiful Hughes Park before finishing back at the Fairgrounds!
🎉 An Experience You Won't Forget
This is more than just a race, it's the perfect kickoff to Fair Week and a full-on community celebration! Our Race Director, Kevin J. Maas, will be on the mic keeping the energy high, announcing runners, telling stories, and bringing the Fair Week excitement all morning long.
💵 Cash Prizes
$500 cash for first, $250 for second, and $100 for third, for both the top male and female finishers! That's real money on the line and it's yours if you've got the legs for it. Come ready to race!
🏅 Age Group Awards
Top 3 finishers in every age group receive a special medal! Categories for both male and female runners:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
🎽 What’s Included:
✅ Professionally timed by Epic Race Timing with individual race bibs
✅ Custom Hudsonville Community Fair 5K T-shirt included with registration
✅ Exclusive finisher medal
✅ Free professional race photos
✅ Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group take home special medals on the podium!
✅ Cash prizes for the top male and female finishers
✅ A one-of-a-kind course that starts and finishes at the iconic Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds, runs directly through the heart of Hughes Park, and winds past Gary Byker Memorial Library, Park Elementary School, Hudsonville Christian School, Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, and Trinity Protestant Reformed Church!
✅ Live Announcing & Entertainment!
✅ Post-Race Food and Drinks waiting for you at the finish line
✅ Family-friendly atmosphere with endless photo ops
✅ The perfect kickoff to Fair Week at the Biggest Little Fair in Michigan!
🎡 Stay for the Fair!
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! The Hudsonville Community Fair, the Biggest Little Fair in Michigan, opens Monday August 24th and runs through August 29th. One week. 80,000 people. Rodeo, monster trucks, motocross, bump and run, pullers, off-road, midway rides, great food, and so much more. Run the 5K Saturday and celebrate all week long!
🚗 Parking
Free parking is available in the oversized lot west of Hughes Park. Please arrive early!
⏳ The price increases July 31 at 11:59 PM. Register now!
Be part of the first-ever Hudsonville Community Fair 5K and help launch a new Fair Week tradition supporting local education.
Lock in early bird pricing, secure your spot at the starting line, and choose which foundation your entry supports during registration: Unity Christian, Hudsonville, or Jenison!
Whether you’re chasing a cash prize, an age group medal, or a fun Saturday morning at the Fairgrounds, this is your chance to be part of year one.
Bring the whole family and start Fair Week together at the starting line.
Register now before the price increases. Tap Sign Up at the top of your screen and secure your spot in just a minute!
💥 See you at the starting line August 22!
Let’s RUN, CELEBRATE, and WIN together in Hudsonville, Michigan!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,711
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hudsonville Community Fair 5K presented by Renewed Physical Therapy, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Hudsonville Community Fair 5K presented by Renewed Physical Therapy
Aug 22, 2026