FAQ Whoville Northville
Join us on December 8, 2019 for Whoville 5k in Northville
- Un-timed 5k run/walk, a kids’ fun run and all the characters you love from your favorite Christmas story!
- PLUS… there will be enough hot chocolate and treats for all registrants (even the Grinch!)
- Northville High School is located at 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168.
STROLLERS
- Whoville 5K is a family friendly event. For planning, safety and liability reasons, we require anyone participating in Whoville 5k to be registered for the event including participants in a stroller.
- If you have further questions regarding registration, feel free to reach out to the race director at community@gazellesports.com.
PETS
- Sorry, the Grinch is leaving Max at home for the Northville event, so your furry friends need to stay home too!
KIDS’ FUN RUN
- The Kids’ Fun Run will be a ¼ mile (or thereabouts…)
- Participants in the Kids’ Fun Run will receive a finisher medal and long sleeve shirt.
- The Kids’ Fun Run course will stay on the high school property and not cross any public roads.
SHIRT/MEDAL
- All registrants (children and adults) receive a medal, shirt, and the full event experience- including cookies and hot cocoa.
- Those registering after 3pm on December 3, 2019 NOTE: While a shirt is guaranteed for every registrant, size selection is no longer guaranteed for either event. Those registering now through event day may select from available inventory at packet pick up.
- 2019 Whoville Medal & Shirt Design
PACKET PICK-UP
Available during these times only:
Gazelle Sports Northville – December 7 – 12-3pm
Event Day PPU (12/8) starting at 11:30am
- Participants may pick up other individual’s bibs, but they must know their birthdate
PARKING
- Parking is available at Northville High School Parking lots (45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168)
COURSE INFORMATION
- The course will start and finish at Northville High School. You will wind around the adjacent neighborhoods to the high school.

REGISTRATION CHANGES/EDITS
- No transfers, deferrals or refunds
- Individuals may not run with another registrant’s bib. It is extremely unsafe to do so.
- Shirt sizes may be exchanged with available sizes AFTER the race. No shirt exchanges at packet pick up or event check in.
RACE DAY LOGISTICS
- Event check-in begins at 11:30am. The race begins at 1pm
- PARKING: Available on Northville High School Campus Parking lots.
BENEFITS
- Proceeds from the Whoville 5k benefit Northville Track & Field and the Gazelle Sports Foundation