Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids MI
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Event Name: Amway River Bank Run
- Date: May 9, 2026
- Location: Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI
- Website: Register Here
🎉 Race History
- Inception: Initiated in 1978 with over 1,000 runners.
- Ownership Change: Renamed in 2001 after the merger of Old Kent Bank with Fifth Third Bank.
- Community Support: In 2018, a group of partners ensured the race's continuity.
- Current Title: Known as the Amway River Bank Run since 2019.
🏅 Race Details
- Categories: Includes the USA 25 km Open Championships, 25K Handcycle, 25K Wheelchair, 10K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Community Walk.
- Virtual Options: Participants can complete distances of their choice between May 1 and May 31.
- Finishing Flexibility: Virtual events offer extended finishing times compared to in-person cutoffs.
- Commemorative Items: All participants receive race shirts, premium medals, and virtual race bibs.
🙌 Join Us
- Milestone: Celebrating 49 years of the event in 2026.
- Community Involvement: Join runners and walkers in filling the streets of Grand Rapids.
- Event Spirit: We look forward to seeing you at the Start Line!
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