Irish Jig 5K

Event Overview

• Date: March 14, 2026
• Location: East Grand Rapids High School - Gymnasium, Grand Rapids, MI
• Race URL: Irish Jig 5K

Race Significance

• Tradition: For more than 40 years, the Irish Jig has marked the start of Michigan’s racing season.
• Challenge: 2026 isn’t just another starting line: it’s a turning point.
• Awareness: We are running against a brutal truth: 1 in 2 people will face cancer in their lifetime.
• Purpose: This year, the Irish Jig becomes more than a race: it’s a stand and a statement.

Impact of Participation

• Support: Every stride fuels cancer research and care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
• Hope: Every step brings hope closer to home.
• Movement: This is not just a 5K: it’s a rally for fighters.
• Collective Action: Join us. Bring your people. Fill the streets. Run. Walk. Cheer.

Call to Action

• Engagement: We're taking the Jig WellBeyond anything it's been before.
• Community: Together, we can make a significant impact.
• Motivation: Be part of something bigger than yourself.
• Join Us: Your participation makes a difference.