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Amway River Bank Run 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Wednesday to Saturday, May 5 to 8, 2027
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $75 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | ||||
| Amway Junior presented by Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital | Kids | May 5, 20275:30 PM | Free | – |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | ||||
| 15k Double Down Challenge (5k/10k) | 15K | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $65$75 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 30k Double Down Challenge (5k/25k) | Other | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $100$110 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 40k Triple Crown Challenge (5k/10k/25k) | Other | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $125$140 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run - Amway | 5K | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 10K Run - Fox Subaru | 10K | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 35k Double Down Challenge (10k/25k) | Other | May 8, 20277:30 AM | $105$115 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 5K Community Walk - Gentex | 5K | May 8, 20277:45 AM | $20$25 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 25K Handcycle Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed | Other | May 8, 20278:15 AM | $75$80 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 25K Wheelchair Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed | Other | May 8, 20278:16 AM | $75$80 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 25K Elite Women (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY) | Other | May 8, 20278:20 AM | Free | – |
| 25K - Elite Men (USATF Elite/Invited Athletes ONLY) | Other | May 8, 20278:30 AM | Free | – |
| 25K - Fifth Third | Other | May 8, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 25K Two-Hour Club - Fifth Third | Other | May 8, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| RBR 10K Virtual Run AnywhereVirtual | 10K | May 8, 2027 | $45 | – |
| RBR 25K Virtual Run AnywhereVirtual | Other | May 8, 2027 | $75 | – |
| RBR 5K Virtual Run AnywhereVirtual | 5K | May 8, 2027 | $40 | – |
| RBR 5K Virtual Walk AnywhereVirtual | 5K | May 8, 2027 | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 15K fee goes up to $75 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Amway Junior presented by Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital: Free until May 5.
- 15k Double Down Challenge (5k/10k): $65 until Oct 30, then $75 until Dec 30, then $85 until Feb 27, then $95 until Apr 29, then $105 until May 6, then $115 until May 7.
- 30k Double Down Challenge (5k/25k): $100 until Oct 30, then $110 until Dec 30, then $120 until Feb 27, then $130 until Apr 29, then $140 until May 6, then $150 until May 7.
- 40k Triple Crown Challenge (5k/10k/25k): $125 until Oct 30, then $140 until Dec 30, then $155 until Feb 27, then $170 until Apr 29, then $185 until May 6, then $200 until May 7.
Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the Amway Junior presented by Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 740 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (6 years)25K - Fifth Third Bank
2,751
finishers
2:24:25
median (9:18 /mi)
1:13:59
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men
5K Run - Amway
2,532
finishers
31:48
median (10:14 /mi)
15:16
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
10K Run Fox Subaru
2,473
finishers
1:00:15
median (9:42 /mi)
31:29
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Classic Race Management) for Amway River Bank Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Amway River Bank Run?
At the 2026 25K - Fifth Third Bank, the fastest tenth finished in 1:52:34 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:49, and half the field in 2:24:25; the last tenth came in after 3:01:51.
At the 2026 5K Run - Amway, the fastest tenth finished in 23:46 or better, the top quarter in 27:11, and half the field in 31:48; the last tenth came in after 42:27.
At the 2026 10K Run Fox Subaru, the fastest tenth finished in 48:28 or better, the top quarter in 53:50, and half the field in 1:00:15; the last tenth came in after 1:16:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:01:05 | 1:52:13 |
| 20-29 | 1:26:30 | 1:15:12 |
| 30-39 | 1:30:55 | 1:15:20 |
| 40-49 | 1:47:23 | 1:28:17 |
| 50-59 | 1:51:57 | 1:43:46 |
| 60-69 | 2:09:06 | 1:51:17 |
| 70+ | 3:05:57 | 2:06:02 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 99 percent since 2021.
4,474
2021
5,854
2022
6,819
2023
7,684
2024
8,257
2025
8,889
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Amway River Bank Run Other year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 1,812 to 2,751 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:20:32 to 2:24:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,751 (+10%) | 2:24:25 | under 1:52:34 | 1:13:59 |
| 2025 | 2,499 (+1%) | 2:23:20 | under 1:50:08 | 1:12:15 |
| 2024 | 2,478 (+12%) | 2:20:37 | under 1:49:12 | 1:13:08 |
| 2023 | 2,215 (+7%) | 2:22:07 | under 1:50:46 | 1:14:43 |
| 2022 | 2,063 (+14%) | 2:34:20 | under 1:56:15 | 1:15:53 |
| 2021 | 1,812 | 2:20:32 | under 1:51:31 | 1:14:27 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Michigan trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:11, against 30:09 in a typical Michigan trail 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Michigan trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 53:50, against 56:25 in a typical Michigan trail 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 15K: Faster than most US trail 15Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:18:01, against 1:33:44 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 17 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 5 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Amway River Bank Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
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Race details
- Where
- Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI 49503Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (May 5, 2027), 2026 (May 6, 2026), 2025 (May 7, 2025), 2024 (May 8, 2024), 2023 (May 10, 2023), 2022 (May 11, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Amway River Bank Run?
- It is a race weekend, Wednesday to Saturday, May 5 to 8, 2027: Kids on Wednesday; 15K, Other, 5K, 10K on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $65, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 2,751 runners finished the 25K - Fifth Third Bank; the median finish was 2:24:25 and the winner ran 1:13:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:11, against 30:09 in a typical Michigan trail 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street (Start Line), Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
From the organizers
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.