Event: The Advantage Wealth Management RUN WO races are the largest annual fundraiser for West Ottawa Girls Cross Country and Track & Field as well as SHORE Track Club programs.
Purpose: All proceeds from the RUN WO races go directly back into these programs which support over 300 girls in grades 4 through 12.
Events: RUN WO includes a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile run/walk on July 19th, 2025.
Location: Both events are at West Ottawa High School (3685 Butternut Drive, Holland, Michigan, 49424) and start just outside West Ottawa Stadium and finish on the field inside West Ottawa Stadium.
🏅 Course Details
Terrain: The course is completely flat on roads and sidewalks around the West Ottawa campus.
Finish Line: All races finish inside West Ottawa Stadium.
Podcast: If you're interested in hearing more about RUN WO and how the event supports West Track & Field, XC, and SHORE Club, listen to the Run MI West Coast Podcast and fast forward to the 15:45 minute part of the podcast where the RUN WO interview occurs: here.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Race Location: West Ottawa High School campus
Packet Pick-up/Registration: West Ottawa Stadium
🕘 Race Schedule
5K Run/Walk: Start 8:30 am | Packet Pick-up/Registration 7:00-8:15 am at West Ottawa North High School Athletics entrance
1-Mile Family Fun Run: Start 9:30 am | Packet Pick-up/Registration 7:00-9:15 am at West Ottawa North High School Athletics entrance
🏆 Awards and T-Shirts
5k Awards: Age group awards for males and females ages <20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
T-Shirts: Race shirts are only guaranteed if registered by July 12th!
🔗 Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: RUN WO 5k.