Michigan · 5K · 0.25 Miles
The Whoville 5k
The Whoville 5k is a 5K and 0.25 Miles event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026. About 4,431 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Field size
- ~4,431 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K, 0.25 Miles
- Field size
- About 4,431 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 1:05 PM EST
About the The Whoville 5k
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.
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The Whoville 5k: common questions
- When is the The Whoville 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Where is the The Whoville 5k held?
- In Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- What distances does the The Whoville 5k offer?
- 5K and 0.25 Miles.
- How many people run the The Whoville 5k?
- About 4,431 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 The Whoville 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Whoville 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Whoville 5k start?
- 1:05 PM EST.
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