Description
Who
Big Whos, little Whos, anywho!
What
A Whoville Celebration including Whoville characters, Santa, The Whoville 5k, Kids Run, Whoville hats, costume contest prizes, cookies, hot cocoa and more!
The Whoville 5k is a place not a race, there will not be official results.
When
Whoville Grand Rapids
2025 date coming soon!
Where
Whoville Grand Rapids
Riverside Park, Grand Rapids Michigan
Why
All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.
Packet Pickup
Whoville Grand Rapids
2025 Packet Pickup dates and locations coming soon!
Whoville Grand Rapids Details
Event Day Timeline
1:00pm (or thereabouts): Character introductions and Kids Fun Run
1:05pm (or thereabouts): Whoville 5k begins
All participants will be given the opportunity to finish the event- there are no time limits in Whoville!
Arrival
The Whoville village will be open at noon on Sunday but refreshments are for after the run... we wouldn't want you to toss your cookies.
Location
The village and start of the race will be at the southernmost end of Riverside Park near the corner of Monroe Ave NW and Knapp St NE. Hereabouts.
Parking
The Riverside Park parking lot will be reserved for volunteers. Please plan to park on neighborhood streets. Note that all parking laws will be in effect. Do not double park, block a driveway or fire hydrant, or park too close to an intersection, or you will be ticketed and please be mindful of not parking in area businesses' parking lots.
Post Event Refreshments
Only the Whos who registered for Whoville are welcome to partake in post-event complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. There shall be gluten, gluten free and vegan options for Whos of all dietary constitutions! Please take up to two cookies then check back to see if there are leftovers.
Results/Timing
Whoville is more of a place than a race. We will have a clock for those who want to see their time, we will not have official results this year.
Costume Contest
Don't forget to dust off your finest holiday spirit, your best Dr. Seuss character impressions, or your gravity-defying Cindy Lou Who braids! Awards will be given to the best dressed Whos in Whoville.
Whoville Contact Info
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Refund Policy
Due to the investment cost for creating this experience, refunds are not issued for the event.
An event by Gazelle Sports
Presenting Sponsors
Whoville Grand Rapids Presented by
Proceeds Benefitting the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Virtual Whoville
Virtual Whoville 5k
Hat, bib and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost.
Virtual Kids Run
Hat, bib and medal will be shipped to you at no extra cost.
Whoville Survey
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