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On Wednesday, August 5 the Run for the Sun 5k will return to Kollen Park in downtown Holland, beside the beautiful Lake Macatawa.
Here are a few details about the event:
Race Location: Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland MI, 49423
Parking: Limited parking is available on the east end of Kollen Park where the race begins. There is also street parking nearby with a short walk to the park, or in the west area of Kollen Park, near the boat launch area.
Packet Pick-Up: Bib pickup begins at 4:30pm until race time, adjacent to the starting line in the east end of Kollen Park (near the playground area)!
Runners who reserved a t-shirt size by the deadline will be able to pick up their shirts! A limited number of shirts for participants who registered after the deadline will be available on a first-come basis!
The Polar Patrol treat truck will be on hand offering FREE treats!
The 5k race begins at 6pm in the east end of Kollen Park (near the playground and picnic pavilion). The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin just a few minutes later from the same starting point. Route maps will be available! We'll be using the City of Holland's 5k Route #3. In 2026, a few route modifications may be required due to road construction. We'll make sure the route is marked clearly!
Since 2009, Run for the Sun has been an opportunity for campers, counselors, donors, families, friends, and sponsors to join together in raising awareness and support for Camp Sunshine.
The purpose of the 9th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede 5K Fun Run & Color Run is to raise vital funds and awareness for DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), DMG (diffuse midline glioma) and other pediatric brain cancers in honor of our forever 12-year old daughter, Emerson. Emerson battled DMG and radiation induced high grade glioma brain cancers for over 6 years before losing her battle in July 2024. Less than 2% of children diagnosed with DIPG/DMG survive 5 years post diagnosis. Emerson’s miracle survival was due to research and clinical trials supported by The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. Every year since Emerson’s diagnosis, our community has come together to raise money to help fund the amazing strides the doctors and researchers have made against this terrible disease.
We have partnered with the Carr and Mosier Families to become an official Partner Family of the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, to continue to support the handful of doctors and researchers throughout the United States who have dedicated their lives to developing an effective treatment plan for DIPG. The good news is that these individuals are making real progress! The challenge is that they are almost entirely funded through private donations.
Join us for the 9th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede: 5K Fun Run and Color Run to help make a difference in the fight against DIPG/DMG!
Packet pickup up will be open at Great Lakes Elementary School on race day Sunday 9/20 from 8:00am-9:45am.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
Run for donuts - and for the kids! This special event is part of One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) at Hope College- and all proceeds benefit Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. This 5K course takes you on a tour of Hope’s campus (with donut holes at the aid stations) before returning to the Ray & Sue Smith Stadium for an exciting finish on the 50-yard line! Registration fees include professional chip timing, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and donuts along the route and at the finish line. Even better, all proceeds go to a great cause For The Kids!
This event is part of One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) at Hope College. For a complete list of weekend, events visit hope.edu/onebigweekend
Race Day Schedule of Events | October 17, 2026
7:30-8:30 am Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration (if not sold out)
8:30 am Donut Hole .5K Fun Run Start
9:00 am 5K Start
9:15 am Post-Race Donuts and Beverages
9:30 am Age Group Award Pick-Up Begins
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, October 16 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Bultman Student Center (Hope Students, Staff, and Faculty)
Friday, October 16 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the One Big Weekend Hub in the Haworth Hotel | 225 College Ave
Saturday, October 17 | 7:30 - 8:30 am at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium | 313 Fairbanks Ave
Donut Run 5K
Hope College Students & Miracle Families
$30 6/4 - 6/30*
$35 7/1 - 10/14*
$40 10/15 - 10/17*
Hope Families/Alumni/Community
$35 6/4 - 6/30*
$40 7/1 - 10/14*
$45 10/15 - 10/17*
*Those registering after OCTOBER 2 are NOT guaranteed a race shirt. If you register after October 2, please visit the registration tent for a shirt AFTER the run to check on shirt availability.
*No refunds are given for this event. We will run rain or shine! All proceeds benefit Hope College Dance Marathon.
Have enough race shirts? Through October 2, you can select "No Shirt" for a $5 reduction in registration price!
Donut Hole .5K Kids Fun Run
This event is FREE for kids 2-8 years old. This race is not timed and no age group awards will be given, although each child that participates will receive a little medal to show off! Kiddos will be divided into two age groups. Parents are welcome to help guide if needed.
Awards
Overall male and female winners will receive a special prize. Based on gun time
Overall male and female masters (40+) will receive a special prize. Based on gun time
Age group awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age group. Award pick up will begin at 9:40 am. Awards must be claimed by the end of the event or by October 24 at the Student Life Office at Hope College. Age group awards are based on chip time.
Age groups (Male & Female)
1-10
11-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+
**No refunds are given for this event. Thank you for supporting Hope Dance Marathon and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital!
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