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! Dont forget, the Critter Barn and Polar Patrol will be joining us too! 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! Well be using the City of Hollands 5k Route #3. 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.
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
EXTRA T-SHIRT: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Apr 30 | Jul 24 |
| $35.00 | Jul 25 | Aug 5 | |
| 1 Miles | $20.00 | Apr 29 | Aug 4 |
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | Apr 16 | Jul 13 |
| EXTRA T-SHIRT | $10.00 | Jul 14 | Jul 14 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | 29:16 | 17:40 |
| 2024 | 70 | 28:37 | 17:21 |
| 2023 | 96 | 24:54 | 17:03 |
| 2022 | 38 | 28:02 | 19:27 |
| 2021 | 11 | 37:43 | 23:33 |
Stay tuned for a fun NEW 1 Mile Fun Walk route for the 2025 event! This route will begin and end at Kollen Park.
The 2025 Run for the Sun 5k will follow the City of Holland Route #3! We will begin and end at Kollen Park!
Interested in this race?