The WestSide Stride

The WestSide Stride was a very special group that started in 2014 and sunsetted in 2025. We now only organize the Annual Donut Dash. Thanks for all the awesome memories! - Jes

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Waiver for New Runners

 

FAQ’s

  • We have a mapped out 5K course around downtown and the WestSide. You can see it in action by following this link

  • Yes, we need you to just fill out the waiver one time, which is found here. Also, from time to time when the events need a head count, you’ll need to fill out a registration form.

  • The most convenient place to park is Swift Printing’s Red Lion Parking lot. It is a text to pay parking lot at an hourly rate. Or take your chances with finding a place on the street. We encourage people to ride share, take public transit or walk if they live close by.

  • We’re West Michiganders, we love a good deal! The events themselves are free to attend. We’d love to have you join us for a beverage or food afterwards to support the neighborhood, but it’s completely optional. Lastly, if you want to purchase a shirt or make a donation be sure to check out our online storefront below.

  • We’re focused on community building and friendship making more than the act of running or walking. The WestSide Stride connects people together to new friends, old friends, new favorite restaurants and welcomes everyone no matter what their physical fitness level is currently. We’ve got sub 7 minute milers to hour walkers. Comes as you are, right now! Seriously, we've even had a marriage out of our club!

  • We meet every Tuesday April through October. Then once a month in rest of the year.

  • I mean, we want you to, but it is def not a requirement! Come when it works for you.

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