The Whoville 5k
The Whoville 5k is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, featuring the 5K distance, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (163 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Who
Big Whos, little Whos, anywho!
What
A Whoville Celebration including Whoville characters, Santa, The Whoville 5k, Kids Run, Whoville hats, cookies, hot cocoa and more!
The Whoville 5k is a place not a race, there will not be official results.
When
Whoville Grand Rapids
Sunday, December 13, 2026
1:00 PM (or thereabouts)
Where
Whoville Grand Rapids
Riverside Park, Grand Rapids Michigan
Why
All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.
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
36°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Whoville 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
163
Days to train
- Race
- The Whoville 5k
- Date
- December 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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The Whoville 5k
Dec 13, 2026