The Shelley Irwin Fun Run 2026

What’s YOUR passion? Here's your invitation to follow Shelley and countless others across West Michigan.

Join us on the morning of April 25th at Millennium Park for three community-powered events: a 5K Fun Run, a 2-Mile Walk, or a 1-Mile Dog and Kid Run. It's a day built around movement, connection, and supporting WGVU Public Media's mission.

A Message from Shelley:
"My passion is movement and setting goals that keep me energized in every part of my life. After 25 years on the air at WGVU, I've been running toward community, connection, and great storytelling every day. Now I get to run with YOU. Join me, sponsor, show up, hydrate, celebrate. Just say YES!"

Your support directly strengthens West Michigan by helping WGVU deliver:

• Trusted local journalism that keeps our community informed
• Educational programming that helps kids learn and grow
• Cultural content that celebrates the people and stories of our region
• Commercial-free programming accessible to everyone

When you support WGVU, you're investing in lifelong learning, public-service reporting, arts and culture, and the shared civic well-being of West Michigan.

And yes, there are perks.
Every participant receives a limited edition WGVU baseball cap, plus access to pre- and post-race refreshments, including a Bloody Mary bar and a charcuterie table that would make any West Michigan foodie proud.

Event Details:

• 5K Fun Run (non-timed) at 10:00 AM
• 2-Mile Walk at 10:05 AM
• 1-Mile Dog Walk/Kids Run

 

• Date: April 25th, 2026
• Location: Millennium Park
• Benefiting: WGVU Public Media
• Strollers welcome

Whether you run, walk, skip, stroll, or let your dog set the pace, you'll be part of something bigger. 100% of proceeds support WGVU Public Media, fueling children's education, community storytelling, and the programming West Michigan relies on.

And since Shelley is marking 25 years at WGVU, she's not just hosting the Fun Run, she's basically lapping the quarter-century mark of connecting communities through radio. Come celebrate the milestone with us.