Amway River Bank Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Amway River Bank Run
• Date: May 10, 2025
• Location: Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI
• Website: Visit the race page

🎉 Race Highlights

• History: Celebrating 48 years of the race tradition in 2025.
• Events: Includes 25K, 10K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Community Walk.
• Championships: Hosts the USA 25 km Open Championships, along with Handcycle and Wheelchair events.
• Community: Aims to fill the streets of Grand Rapids with participants.

🌍 Virtual Events

• Flexibility: Participate any day between May 1 and May 31.
• Distance Options: Choose from 25K, 10K, 5K, or 5K walk.
• Swag: Receive commemorative race shirts, premium medals, and a virtual race bib.
• Extended Finishing Times: More relaxed cutoffs compared to in-person events.

📚 Historical Context

• First Race: Initiated in 1978 with over 1,000 runners.
• Mergers: Old Kent Bank became Fifth Third Bank in 2001, leading to a name change.
• Ownership Transition: Race ownership transferred to Riverbank Events and Media in 2018.
• Title Sponsor: Amway took over as the title sponsor in 2019.

👟 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!