Amway River Bank Run

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

The Amway River Bank Run, presented by Fifth Third Bank with Corewell Health as the Official Health Partner, is held every year in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan on the second Saturday of May.

🎉 Event Details

• Date: May 10, 2025
• Milestone: Celebrating 48 years
• Location: Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI
• Race Types: 25K, 10K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Community Walk, including the USA 25 km Open Championships, 25K Handcycle, and 25K Wheelchair.

🌍 Virtual Participation

In addition to our in-person events, we offer virtual events that give individuals an opportunity to participate by completing the distance of their choice (25K, 10K, 5K, or 5K walk) on the course of their choice and any day that works between May 1 and May 31.

• Flexible Timing: Extended finishing times for virtual events.
• Registration Perks: All participants receive commemorative Amway River Bank Run Race Swag.
• Swag Includes: High-quality race shirts, premium medals, and a virtual race bib.

🏅 History and Tradition

In 1978, just over 1,000 runners took to the streets on the second Saturday of May for the first annual Old Kent River Bank Run. In 2001, Old Kent Bank merged with Fifth Third Bank, and the event was renamed to showcase its new owner.

• Ownership Transition: Race ownership transitioned in 2018 to Riverbank Events and Media.
• Community Partners: Amway, Fifth Third Bank, and Corewell Health came together to continue the tradition.
• Title Sponsor: In 2019, the race was named the Amway River Bank Run, presented by Fifth Third Bank.

👟 Join Us!

The Amway River Bank Run is proud to be celebrating 48 years in 2025 and we hope to see you at the Start Line!

For more information, visit the official page: Amway River Bank Run.