
From the Organizer
2025 marks 16 years of the Holland Free Health Clinic's (HFHC) annual community fundraiser, Run for Your Life. The 5k fun run/walk is for participants of all ages and abilities and can be run or walked at any pace. Participants are encouraged to use their creativity by dressing in Halloween costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers and for most creative costumes. Event proceeds support HFHC programs and services. For more information about our mission and vision, please visit: http://www.hfhclinic.org
Sign Up by Oct 9 for guaranteed t-shirt
Price increases to $40 on Oct 19
Student Rate $10 off, use code: RFYLSTUDENT2025
HFHC Client Discount: If you receive services at HFHC, send an email to mail@hfhclinic.org for a FREE registration.
*Lil' Pumpkins Run: $5, for kids 8 and under, will receive a medal for participating in this 2 block run at 8:45am.
*Children must check in at the registration table to receive their race bib.
Parents are welcome to run alongside their child.
In addition, Lil Pumpkins will have access to all fall-themed activity stations, including: Mini pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, donuts & cider, selfie station, and more!
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, October 24th from 3pm - 5pm at HFHC
Saturday, October 25th, 8:00am - 9am
Virtual packets will also be emailed
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
57°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Holland Tulip City Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
34,266
as of 2023
Elevation
579 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 31 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For Your Life 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
Camp Sunshine Run for the Sun
Less than a mile away
Holland Blueberry Run
Less than a mile away
Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K
Less than a mile away
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)
Run For Your Life 5k
Oct 24, 2026