
From the Organizer
This is a fast, flat, out and back 5k run/walk race! If you are looking to run a PR or SR this is the place to do it. The race starts and finishes going over the white river by the dam. The course is located in Hesperia a beautiful small town.
After completion of the 5k run/walk we will have the Kids Panther Prowl race. This is a 1/2 mile run.
Awards
All finishers of each race run/walk/kids will receive an award handed out in chute.
Open and Masters winners will receive an additional award.
*2 Team Awards for 5k run:
Fastest Team Award Top 3 runners in each team will be timed.
Largest Team by numbers.
Please make sure to identify your team at sign-up.
TEAMS NEED A MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE.
*T-shirts are only guaranteed if preregistered by June 20th. Extra shirts will be handed out day of race. First come first serve!
Panther Prowl does not have a shirt.
Please remember this race is a fundraiser race for the Hesperia Cross Country Program!
Online Registration July 2nd at midnight prices will increase for all races. 5k run/walk $25 to $30. Panther Prowl $5 to $10.
Race Day packet pick-up 7:00-8:00am at Hesperia Dam (behind Ed's Orchard Market)
You can sign up day of race. 7:00-800am at Hesperia Dam (behind Ed's Orchard Market)
Thank you so much!
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
82°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hesperia 4 Wnw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
841 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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White River 5k sponsored by Ed's Orchard Market
Jul 4, 2026