⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (March 14, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Irish Jig 5K is an annual event in Grand Rapids that brings the community together on March 13, 2027 to support cancer research and care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Gold Ribbon Run, about a quarter mile (0.4 km), at 9:30 a.m.
Participants can run, walk or cheer on the runners to raise funds and awareness for people affected by cancer. The event highlights unity, resilience and the importance of making a positive impact in the fight against cancer.
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