Amway River Bank Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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 9, 2026
• Location: Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI
• Distance: 25K road race, including 25K Handcycle, 25K Wheelchair, 10K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Community Walk
• Sign Up: Register here

🌐 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.

• Flexibility: Extended finishing times compared to in-person course cutoffs
• Race Swag: High-quality race shirts, premium medals, and a virtual race bib
• Accessibility: Great option for many runners and walkers

📜 Historical Background

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. With the transition of race ownership in 2018 to Riverbank Events and Media, a group of leading community partners came together, including Amway, Fifth Third Bank, and Corewell Health, to ensure the race would continue its longstanding tradition of filling the streets of Grand Rapids with runners and walkers.

🎉 Join the Celebration

The Amway River Bank Run is proud to be celebrating 49 years in 2026 and we hope to see you at the Start Line!