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 Date

This year, on May 9, 2026, we will be celebrating 49 years and are looking forward to filling the streets of Grand Rapids with the largest 25K road race in the country, which includes:

• USA 25 km Open Championships: A premier running event.
• 25K Handcycle: Open to athletes using handcycles.
• 25K Wheelchair: For wheelchair athletes.
• Additional Events: 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Community Walk.

🌍 Virtual Events

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.

• Extended Finishing Times: Unlike the in-person course cutoffs.
• Flexibility: Makes the Virtual Race a great option for many runners and walkers.
• Commemorative Swag: Includes high-quality race shirts, premium medals, and a virtual race bib.

🏅 Race History

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: In 2018, to Riverbank Events and Media.
• Community Partners: A group of leading partners including Amway, Fifth Third Bank and Corewell Health.
• Tradition Continuation: Ensuring the race fills the streets of Grand Rapids for years to come.
• Title Sponsor: In 2019, the race became known as the Amway River Bank Run.

🙌 Join Us!

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

For more information, visit our official race page.