Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk is a running race on March 20, 2027 in Grand Rapids, MI, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- March 20, 2027 (240 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For more than 40 years, the Irish Jig has marked the start of Michigan’s racing season, consistently being one of the premier 5K experiences. The 2026 race was a turning point. The Irish Jig took a formal shift to raise critical resources addressing the fact that We’re running against a brutal truth: 1 in 2 people will face cancer in their lifetime. That’s not a statistic we’re willing to accept and why we took steps to take the Jig wellbeyond what it's been before.
As an example of the impact the Jig makes, check out this recent feature from the BBC. The story highlights the Corewell Health cancer team's work to expand access and prevention throughout the state of Michigan. This type of prevention work as well as access to advanced therapies and clinical trials benefit from the Jig.
Plans for 2027 are well underway. We're working on a revised race course, shifting the Kids Gold Ribbon Run (benefitting Helen DeVos Children's Hospital) to the roads with a half mile course, adding a finisher medal, expanding the Health and Wellness Expo to feature speakers and more vendors, and planning expanded awards and post race festivities. And yes, the shirt and swag is going to be can't miss.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
46°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
City Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
240
Days to train
- Race
- Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Coming Up
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Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
Mar 20, 2027