Michigan · 5K · 800m
Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk is a 5K and 800m event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. About 1,225 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Field size
- ~1,225 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K, 800m
- Field size
- About 1,225 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
About the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk
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Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk: common questions
- When is the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk held?
- In Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- What distances does the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk offer?
- 5K and 800m.
- How many people run the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk?
- About 1,225 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $15 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Irish Jig 5K Run and Walk start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
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