# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/49th-annual-amway-river-bank-run/200029000834257
- **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, marathons, workshops, virtual-run, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 930

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Rapids Michgain
- **lat**: 42.937372233333
- **long**: -85.66017775
- **full address**: Grand Rapids Michgain, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4db35b474288898f1876219b5816ab84bc2451bb4ce1ca77018fdb5d95991b98-rimg-w1200-h800-dc909091-gmir?v=1775717577

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run being held?
  - **A:** 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:00 am at Grand Rapids Michgain, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run?
  - **A:** 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run is organized by Amway River Bank Run.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 49th Annual Amway River Bank Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 930+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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