Amway River Bank Run
Updated
Saturday, May 8, 2027 (race weekend from Wednesday, May 5, 2027), first start 7:00 AM, in Grand Rapids (Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line)). Distances: 1 mile (Wed), 5K, 10K, 15K, 25K, 30K, 35K, 40K. Entry from $40 to $140; the 25K goes from $80 to $85 after December 30.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
May 5 to May 8
Main race Sat May 8 · in 182 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave on Sat
Location
Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line)
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Area: Grand Rapids, Walker & Kentwood, Grand Rapids
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile · Wed May 55K · Sat May 810K · Sat May 815K · Sat May 825K · Sat May 830K · Sat May 835K · Sat May 840K · Sat May 8
Price
$40 to $140
Plus the platform's processing fee
25K goes up after Wed Dec 30 (in 53 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri May 7 (in 181 days)
Opened Sep 15, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
66° / 42°F
Typical high and low for May 8, with a 45% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:28 AM – 8:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 32 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 7
Where to stay
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