Valentine's Dash 5K
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- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 11:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
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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:
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
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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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Official finishing times from previous editions of Valentine's Dash.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Josue Vasquez | 20:25 |
| 🥈 | Derek Thomasma | 20:34 |
| 🥉 | Val Thomasma | 20:34 |
| 4 | Connor Elliott | 21:04 |
| 5 | Nicholas Westendorp | 22:48 |
| 6 | David Uitdeflesch | 23:57 |
| 7 | Tony De Mull | 25:05 |
| 8 | Katie Bozek | 25:56 |
| 9 | Ben Bozek | 25:58 |
| 10 | Michael Elliott | 26:55 |
| 11 | Bob Shaffer | 27:31 |
| 12 | gus salto | 28:15 |
| 13 | Erin Clous | 28:37 |
| 14 | Trever Patterson | 28:37 |
| 15 | Landon Wade | 29:18 |
| 16 | Emily Rasch | 29:46 |
| 17 | Kristi Diekevers | 29:49 |
| 18 | Tim Ruff | 29:56 |
| 19 | Sara Szyniszewski | 30:01 |
| 20 | Hillary Billmeier | 30:02 |
| 21 | Amy Broekhuizen | 30:10 |
| 22 | Julie Dykstra | 30:14 |
| 23 | Marcel Behnen | 30:21 |
| 24 | Elena Lioubimtseva | 32:01 |
| 25 | K.C. Harkness | 32:09 |
| 26 | Kimberly Craven | 32:24 |
| 27 | Karla Davis | 32:26 |
| 28 | Robert Davis | 32:26 |
| 29 | Derevas Munro | 32:32 |
| 30 | Kari Hoppenrath | 32:46 |
| 31 | Meghan Miller | 32:53 |
| 32 | Vernon Richardson | 32:53 |
| 33 | Erin Albanese | 33:38 |
| 34 | Anonymous Anonymous | 33:46 |
| 35 | Jon Krueger | 34:09 |
| 36 | Kayleigh Nordine | 34:31 |
| 37 | Brian Goda | 34:36 |
| 38 | G. Lockwood | 34:45 |
| 39 | Jill Lockwood | 34:46 |
| 40 | Keni Jo Hudenko | 34:52 |
| 41 | Karen Steffens | 34:55 |
| 42 | ali folkringa | 34:58 |
| 43 | Dana Virkstis | 34:58 |
| 44 | Deborah Denkema | 35:10 |
| 45 | Lisa Ruff | 35:31 |
| 46 | Matthew McIntyre | 35:57 |
| 47 | Mandy McIntyre | 35:57 |
| 48 | Lori Nieuwbeerta | 36:00 |
| 49 | Tracy Treece | 37:04 |
| 50 | Sarah Stoots | 37:21 |
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