Name: Irish Jig 5K
Start: 2027-03-19
End: 2027-03-20

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

The Irish Jig 5K is a multi-event race weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan, held March 19-20, 2027 at 2211 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. The event has taken place for more than 40 years and in 2027 directs proceeds toward cancer research and pediatric care through Corewell Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.



Distances and formats:

- **5K**
- **400 m** Kids Gold Ribbon Run - one lap on the East Grand Rapids track, untimed
- **Virtual** participation option

The 5K allows walkers on the course; walkers must begin after runners and complete the route within 75 minutes. The Kids Gold Ribbon Run is open to youth, will use age categories and waves, and supports pediatric cancer programs; a commemorative shirt is offered as an optional purchase. The virtual option lets participants take part remotely and includes a commemorative shirt that will be mailed out on race weekend. Registration opens September 1, 2026; registration windows and fees vary by event.

The weekend brings together in-person and virtual options, a youth track event, and fundraising tied to cancer research and care. Information about each event's registration fee and specific entry details is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's [website](https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/IrishJig) for the most recent information.

Irish Jig 5K

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Located in Grand Rapids, Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids is within a 15-minute drive of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Van Andel Arena.  This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Patterson Ice Center and 1 mi (1.6 km) from MSA Fieldhouse.

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