
From the Organizer
Make plans now to join us for the Wings of Mercy West Michigan Runway 5K. This is a professionally chip timed 5K event that starts on the runway at West Michigan Regional Airport and ends at the Holland CareAffaire Pancake Breakfast (use your race bib to get free pancakes). It's a fun filled day for the whole family! All proceeds benefit Wings of Mercy.
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
36%
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 Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
68
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
Holland Blueberry Run
Less than a mile away
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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)
Wings of Mercy West Runway 5K
Aug 15, 2026