By Kerri VanDorp
City of Zeeland, Events Coordinator

For ten years the Zeeland Zoom has taken place downtown Zeeland with loads of runners and spectators, our eleventh annual Zoom will be a bit different, but no less fun. The Zeeland Zoom 5k is going virtual this year, run or walk the 5k anytime from June 23 (the original Zoom date) through June 30. The event is free to register for, or you can purchase a Zeeland Zoom shirt for $15.

Last year’s Zeeland Zoom was a lot of fun with over 1,000 participants ZOOMING their way through the streets of Zeeland! A great event for competitors and families alike! Enjoy running through Zeeland’s historic downtown and neighborhoods on the official Zoom route, or make your own!

Participants can choose any 3.1-mile route that is best for them. The official Zoom route is: Main in front of the Post Office (155 E Main). Runners will head East on Main to Fairview; Fairview South to Lincoln; Lincoln West to Elm; Elm North to Central; Central East to Division; Division North to Main; Main West to Finish.

Zeeland Zoom shirts can be purchased during registration for $15. If you register before June 17 you can pick up your shirt if weather permits, outside of City Hall (21 South Elm Street) from 4pm to 6pm on June 22 or in case of in climate weather inside of City Hall. If you register after June 17, shirt pick up will take place at City Hall on July 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m.

To register for the event, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Zeeland/ZeelandZoom5k, once you have completed the event, post your time and a selfie at www.facebook.com/FeeltheZeel/ and use the hashtag #zeelandzoom.

The Zeeland Zoom 5k Foot Race & Walk is proudly sponsored by: Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital and The City of Zeeland.