Valentine's Dash

United States flag Kentwood, Michigan, United States

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Valentine's Dash runsignup.com
Date 13 Feb, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $30.00
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Valentine's Dash

About the event

This race will get you outside to enjoy a combination of trails, roads and paved pathways. You can see the full course here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/439944?units=km. This course is great for first-time runners or walkers but will also provide a challenge to more experienced runners. This race is perfect for running with your sweet heart, sole mate, BFF or to meet someone new! Kids and families are welcome. The fastest runners will be awarded and a fun awards ceremony will take place directly after the race in the Kentwood Library Community Room. Awards will be available for pick-up the week after the event at the Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department if you are unable or prefer not to stay for the awards ceremony. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best Valentine themed costumes but it's not required. Runners will receive a long sleeve shirt, participation medal and other goodies in their participant packets.

We will be using funds generated from this race to support our Little Free Pantry. This Pantry provides much needed food and hygiene products to those who need them the most in our community with no questions asked. 

Special Pricing Notice: Sign up as a couple and save $5 each!

*Shirts are not guaranteed if you sign up after 1/16/2027.

Early Packet Pickup will be available the following days/locations:

  • Thursday, February 11 from 8am-5pm at the Kentwood Community Center (4755 Walma Ave SE)
  • Friday, February 12 from 8am-4pm at the Kentwood Community Center (4755 Walma Ave SE)
  • Saturday, February 13 beginning at 10:00am before the race at the Kentwood Library (4900 Breton Rd. SE)

Volunteers are needed to help at our event to ensure our runners remain safe on the course! Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CAAAF2DABF58-64838263-copy

Races offered

13Feb

Valentine's Dash 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
11:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Kentwood.

Temperature-5.5° / 3.0°
Feels like-10.7° / -2.0°
Sunshine hours6h 8m
Rainfall1.8 mm
Snowfall0.4 cm
Wind13.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity74.5%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:38
Sunset19:12

About Kentwood

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Kentwood is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 54,304 as of the 2020 census. The city is bordered on the northwest by Grand Rapids and is the third most-populated municipality in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Valentine's Dash.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Josue Vasquez M 24 Wyoming, MI 20:25
🥈 Derek Thomasma M 37 Byron Center, MI 20:34
🥉 Val Thomasma F 35 Byron Center, MI 20:34
4 Connor Elliott M 16 Kentwood, MI 21:04
5 Nicholas Westendorp M 19 Grand Rapids, MI 22:48

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