Rivertown Races
Updated
Saturday, April 17, 2027 (race weekend from Friday, April 16, 2027), first start 7:55 AM, in Grand Rapids (Millenium Park). Distances: 1 mile (Fri), 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $15 to $60; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 26.
Course and race notes
Join Us on April 16 & 17, 2027!
Run, celebrate, and make memories at the 14th annual Rivertown Races! Whether you’re tackling your first 5K, stepping up to the 10K, taking on the Half Marathon, or chasing a new personal best, Rivertown Races offers something for runners of all experience levels.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Apr 16 to Apr 17
Main race Sat Apr 17 · in 161 days
Start time
7:55 AM
Earliest wave on Sat
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1 mile · Fri Apr 165K · Sat Apr 1710K · Sat Apr 17Half marathon · Sat Apr 17
Price
$15 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Dec 26 (in 49 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 17 (in 161 days)
Opened Oct 16, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
58° / 35°F
Typical high and low for April 17, with a 46% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:59 AM – 8:26 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 56 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 16
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.