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.
This May, we look forward to filling the streets of Grand Rapids with the largest 25K road race in the country, which includes the USA 25 km Open Championships, 25K Handcycle, 25K Wheelchair, 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Community Walk.
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, on the second Saturday of May, for years to come. In 2019, with Amway as the title sponsor, the race became known as the Amway River Bank Run, presented by Fifth Third Bank and Corewell Health as the Official Health Partner.
Love the race
Packet pickup and expo was great. The weather was perfect for the run. Ran a unique 25K distance. Overall, a well organized race and recommend to those who want to … MORE
Packet pickup and expo was great. The weather was perfect for the run. Ran a unique 25K distance. Overall, a well organized race and recommend to those who want to push a little beyond a half marathon.
Nice downtown run
Wish there were more water stations and spirit stations especially for a downtown event. Very flat, easy course and was well organized. Would definitely do it again! MORE
Wish there were more water stations and spirit stations especially for a downtown event. Very flat, easy course and was well organized. Would definitely do it again!
Classic
45th running. Well managed, classic Michigan run. Hot and humid race day. Happy to have survived. Nice expo the day before, decent bling. Actually received a medal in the mail … MORE
45th running. Well managed, classic Michigan run. Hot and humid race day. Happy to have survived. Nice expo the day before, decent bling. Actually received a medal in the mail after the run for finishing fourth in my age group.
Fun downtown race!
Riverbank run is a lot of fun. If you like a big race and running in a crowd this race is for you. I love it. The more people the … MORE
Riverbank run is a lot of fun. If you like a big race and running in a crowd this race is for you. I love it. The more people the more excited I get. Lots of people cheering you on the course. Love running through downtown Grand Rapids and through the neighborhood. Fun race and good beer after!
The marquee grand rapids running event!
Great community and national event. Lots of buzz and excitement everywhere. If you're a first timer, save something for the Butterworth road hills at miles 10 to 12! MORE
Great community and national event. Lots of buzz and excitement everywhere. If you’re a first timer, save something for the Butterworth road hills at miles 10 to 12!