FAQs
When and where can I pick up my race packet?
stay tuned for the 2025 information
Can I pay by check or cash when I register for the event?
No, please pay with a credit card when registering online. Cash and checks will not be accepted.
Can I reserve a certain shirt size?
If you register by Monday, February 17, you will be able to select your shirt size. Those who register after February 17 will be able to choose from available remaining shirt sizes.
Can I participate pushing a stroller?
Yes, but those pushing baby strollers must walk the course and will begin after the walkers.
Can I bring my animal with me to participate?
Only service dogs are allowed on the race course. Other pets are welcome as spectators.
What time does the event start?
The Corewell Health Irish Jig will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Is walking the course permitted?
Walking the course is allowed, but participants must complete the route within 75 minutes of their start time. Walkers will begin their event after all runners have crossed the starting line, at approximately 8:45 a.m. If you cannot complete the course in 75 minutes, you may be asked to finish the race on the sidewalk so the roads can be reopened to traffic. You will be included in the results if you complete the 5K when the finish line closes at 10:00 a.m.
Where do I park?
There will be limited traffic access near the race course from 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on event day, Saturday, March 16. Street parking is available around East Grand Rapids High School. For a map of available street parking, visit https://www.eastgr.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=577
If you need parking assistance, please email IrishJig@corewellhealth.org
Where are the restrooms?
Restrooms are available inside the East Grand Rapids High School. Portable restrooms are available near the start/finish line.
What if the race gets canceled?
In the event the race is canceled, the event will pivot to a virtual event and all registration fees will be donated to the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.
How a virtual event works:
- You will receive an email when the virtual race opens
- You will have two weeks to run a 5K and record your time
- Enter your time on the results page
- At the end of the two weeks, winners will be announced via email
- Those who have registered prior to the cancellation will be able to pick-up their shirts. Registrants who reside 30 or more miles from East Grand Rapids will have shirts sent to the address used at time of registration.
The Irish Jig has safety procedures for severe weather and critical events in partnership with Corewell Health and East Grand Rapids Public Safety. Corewell Health reserves the right to cancel the race in the event of severe weather or other critical events. Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
What is the “Cross County Method of Scoring” referenced in the Team Competition?
Team participants are scored by assigning a point value for the place they finish in their respective age group. If a runner finishes first, one point will be earned. Finishing 55th would earn 55 points. In each team, the five lowest points awarded will be totaled to give the team score. “Cross Country” is similar to golf in that the lowest score wins. Winners are based upon the lowest point totals, not the lowest combined times.
