25K - Fifth Third, 25K - Elite Men (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY), 25K Elite Women (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY), 25K Two-Hour Club - Fifth Third, 25K Wheelchair Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed, 25K Handcycle Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed
The Amway River Bank Run starts at 5:30 PM, giving travelers arriving by afternoon plenty of time to check in and prepare. Held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 5, 2027, the race begins at Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street and offers multiple distances to suit different fitness levels: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 30K, and 40K options. The event welcomes runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants. Entry fees range from free to $200, depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. If you're unable to travel to Grand Rapids, the race provides a virtual participation option, allowing you to compete from your home location. Consider booking accommodation near the downtown start area for easy access and minimal pre-race logistics.
From the Race Organizer
The Amway River Bank Run, presented by Fifth Third with Corewell Health as the Official Health Partner, is held every year in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan on the second Saturday of May. This year, on May 8, 2027, we will be celebrating 50 years and are looking 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 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. Each virtual event offers extended finishing times (unlike the in-person course cutoffs) and having this flexibility makes the Virtual Race a great option for many runners and walkers. Plus, you still receive all the commemorative Amway River Bank Run Race Swag, which includes high-quality race shirts, premium medals and a virtual race bib. 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. The Amway River Bank Run is proud to be celebrating 50 years in 2027 and we hope to see you at the Start Line!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Grand Rapids, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Amway River Bank Run 2027 — Grand Rapids, MI?
Amway River Bank Run 2027 — Grand Rapids, MI takes place on May 5, 2027. The race is held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Where is Amway River Bank Run 2027 — Grand Rapids, MI held?
Amway River Bank Run 2027 — Grand Rapids, MI is held at Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Where can I find hotels near Amway River Bank Run 2027 — Grand Rapids, MI?
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