Amway River Bank Run
When is Amway River Bank Run?
Amway River Bank Run takes place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI.
What distances does Amway River Bank Run offer?
Amway River Bank Run offers 17 events: RBR 5K Virtual Walk Anywhere, 5K Run - Amway, 5K Community Walk - Gentex, RBR 5K Virtual Run Anywhere, 10K Run Fox Subaru, RBR 10K Virtual Run Anywhere, 15k Double Down Challenge (5k/10k), RBR 25K Virtual Run Anywhere, 25K Two-Hour Club - Fifth Third Bank, 25K Wheelchair Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed, 25K Handcycle Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed, 25K - Fifth Third Bank, 25K - Elite Men (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY), 25K Elite Women (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY), 30k Double Down Challenge (5k/25k), 35k Double Down Challenge (10k/25k), 40k Triple Crown Challenge (5k/10k/25k).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBR 5K Virtual Walk Anywhere | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K Run - Amway | 5.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| 5K Community Walk - Gentex | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| RBR 5K Virtual Run Anywhere | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| 10K Run Fox Subaru | 10.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
| RBR 10K Virtual Run Anywhere | 10.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| 15k Double Down Challenge (5k/10k) | 15.0 km | $85.00 | Register |
| RBR 25K Virtual Run Anywhere | 25.0 km | $75.00 | Register |
| 25K Two-Hour Club - Fifth Third Bank | 25.0 km | $85.00 | Register |
| 25K Wheelchair Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed | 25.0 km | $85.00 | Register |
| 25K Handcycle Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed | 25.0 km | $85.00 | Register |
| 25K - Fifth Third Bank | 25.0 km | $85.00 | Register |
| 25K - Elite Men (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY) | 25.0 km | $0.00 | Register |
| 25K Elite Women (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY) | 25.0 km | $0.00 | Register |
| 30k Double Down Challenge (5k/25k) | 30.0 km | $120.00 | Register |
| 35k Double Down Challenge (10k/25k) | 35.0 km | $125.00 | Register |
| 40k Triple Crown Challenge (5k/10k/25k) | 40.0 km | $155.00 | Register |
How much does Amway River Bank Run cost?
Registration for Amway River Bank Run starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Amway River Bank Run held?
Amway River Bank Run is held in Grand Rapids, MI at Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line).
About Amway River Bank Run
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 year, on May 9, 2026, we will be celebrating 49 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 49 years in 2026 and we hope to see you at the Start Line!
Commonly Asked Questions
Course Information
Event Start Times
Where and when do I check-in for my event?
Spectator Map
RaceJoy - live tracking app
How do I switch events (i.e. 25K to 10K, etc.)?
Can I defer my registration to next year?
Can I get a refund or transfer/gift my bib to a friend/family?
I noticed a mistake in my registration confirmation, how do I fix it?
Street Closing and Parking
Course Elevation Maps
Get a Refund By Referring Friends
Refer 1 friend or family member to register for any event and get a refund of $5, and get an additional $5 refund for each one after that. When you register, you'll receive a special URL that you can send to them in your confirmation email. Don't forget to share your special referral link with your friends on Facebook or Twitter! Please note: refunds can only occur if your registration was paid with a credit card.
Gift Certificates
Would you like to purchase a race registration gift certificate? Please contact runinfo@amwayriverbankrun.com providing the event (25K, 10K, 5K, 5K Walk) and quantity - we'll invoice you and send a gift certificate back to you with a coupon code that can be used at registration.