The Whoville 5k
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 1:00 PM, in Grand Rapids (Riverside Park Grand Rapids). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 29.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 13
2026 · in 36 days
Start time
1:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
Riverside Park Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Area: Grand Rapids, Walker & Kentwood, Grand Rapids
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 29 (in 22 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Opened Jul 25, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
36° / 24°F
Typical high and low for December 13, with a 50% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (4.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
8:05 AM – 5:08 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 12
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.