Race for the Red 5K
Race for the Red 5K is a running race on May 22, 2027 in Grand Rapids, MI, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- May 22, 2027 (219 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Enjoy a flat and fast course around Riverside Park. The route will be a closed course on the beautiful paths.
Participants will receive a unique firefighter themed shirt and finishers medal.
Events
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
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 mi from the venue.
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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race for the Red 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
219
Days to train
- Race
- Race for the Red 5K
- Date
- May 22, 2027
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Race for the Red 5K
May 22, 2027