25K Events
25K - Fifth Third Bank
The USATF certified loop course starts in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and heads south, leaving the city to weave through parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Lyon Street.
For the safety of all 25K participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
For the safety of all 25K participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
- Price:
- $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $80.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
25K Two-Hour Club - Fifth Third Bank
25K Two-Hour Club participants receive preferred start positioning immediately behind the 25K elite athletes, private gear check, restrooms, pre-race and post-race refreshments and networking with other Two-Hour Club participants.
Two-Hour Club participants must have completed the 2023 25K or the 2024 25K in 2:00:00 or less and to have become a member of the 2025 Two-Hour Club. Verification is completed by race staff.
The USATF certified loop course starts in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa at Lyon Street and heads south, leaving the city to weave through parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Lyon Street. For the safety of all 25K participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
Two-Hour Club participants must have completed the 2023 25K or the 2024 25K in 2:00:00 or less and to have become a member of the 2025 Two-Hour Club. Verification is completed by race staff.
The USATF certified loop course starts in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa at Lyon Street and heads south, leaving the city to weave through parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Lyon Street. For the safety of all 25K participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
- Price:
- $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $80.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
25K Wheelchair Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed
To register and participate in the River Bank Run 25K Wheelchair and Handcycle divisions, participants must have a physical disability which prohibits them from running the event. This event is for competitive wheelchair athletes only. Divisions are not designed for leisure racing.
- Price:
- $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $80.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
25K Handcycle Racing Division presented by Mary Free Bed
To register and participate in the River Bank Run 25K Wheelchair and Handcycle divisions, participants must have a physical disability which prohibits them from running the event. This event is for competitive handcycle athletes only. Divisions are not designed for leisure racing.
- Price:
- $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $80.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
10K Run Fox Honda
For the safety of all 10K participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 10K Run.
The 1OK does offer a price discount for ages 12 and under that will be made at checkout.
The 1OK does offer a price discount for ages 12 and under that will be made at checkout.
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Pricing for 10K Run Fox Honda
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | 12 and under | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
5K Events
5K Run - Amway
For the safety of all 5K runners, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 5K Run.
The 5K does offer a price discount for ages 12 and under that will made at checkout.
The 5K does offer a price discount for ages 12 and under that will made at checkout.
- Price:
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $35.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Pricing for 5K Run - Amway
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | 12 and under | $15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee |
Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
5K Community Walk - Gentex
This is the only River Bank Run event that welcomes baby joggers (strollers), wagons and dogs (leashed). Please line up at the back of the group and be courteous to other walkers.
The 5K Walk does offer a price discount to ages 12 and under will be made at. checkout.
The 5K Walk does offer a price discount to ages 12 and under will be made at. checkout.
- Price:
- $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $23.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $23.00 Race Fee + $2.38 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Pricing for 5K Community Walk - Gentex
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | 12 and under | $10.00 Race Fee + $1.60 SignUp Fee |
Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
40k Triple Crown Challenge (5k/10k/25k)
This event includes running the 5k, 10k and 25k - please make sure you can finish the 5k course in under 30 minutes in order to make the 10k start and finish the 10k within 1 hour to make the 25k start.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
- Price:
- $120.00 Race Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $140.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $120.00 Race Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $140.00 Race Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $160.00 Race Fee + $10.60 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $190.00 Race Fee + $12.40 SignUp Fee |
35k Double Down Challenge (10k/25k)
This event includes running the 10k and 25k - please make sure you can finish the 10k course within 1 hour to make the 25k start.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
- Price:
- $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $110.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $125.00 Race Fee + $8.50 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $145.00 Race Fee + $9.70 SignUp Fee |
30k Double Down Challenge (5k/25k)
This event includes running the 5k and 25k - please make sure you can finish the 5k course in a time that allows you make the 25k start.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
- Price:
- $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $105.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $105.00 Race Fee + $7.30 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $120.00 Race Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $135.00 Race Fee + $9.10 SignUp Fee |
15k Double Down Challenge (5k/10k)
This event includes running the 5k and 10k - please make sure you can finish the 5k course in under 30 minutes in order to make the 10k start.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
Participants will receive a limited-edition challenge medal in recognition of their accomplishment.
The USATF certified loop courses start in downtown Grand Rapids on Ottawa Avenue at Lyon Street and weave through the streets and parks and along the Grand River before finishing back downtown on Monroe Avenue at Pearl Street.
For the safety of all participants, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 25K Run.
- Price:
- $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $65.00 after January 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | January 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee |
| January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST | April 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee |
| April 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 8, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
| May 9, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $85.00 Race Fee + $6.10 SignUp Fee |
Virtual Events
RBR 25K Virtual Run Anywhere
Share your photos by tagging us on social medal with the #RBRGR, use RaceJoy to track your progress and automatically post your results, or the app of your choice, manually post results and share photos online.
- Price:
- $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 9, 2025 at 8:00pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee |
RBR 10K Virtual Run Anywhere
Share your photos by tagging us on social medal with the #RBRGR, use RaceJoy to track your progress and automatically post your results, or the app of your choice, manually post results and share photos online.
- Price:
- $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 9, 2025 at 8:00pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Pricing for RBR 10K Virtual Run Anywhere
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 20, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | 12 and under | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
RBR 5K Virtual Run Anywhere
Share your photos by tagging us on social medal with the #RBRGR, use RaceJoy to track your progress and automatically post your results, or the app of your choice, manually post results and share photos online.
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 9, 2025 at 8:00pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Pricing for RBR 5K Virtual Run Anywhere
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | 12 and under | $15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee |
Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
RBR 5K Virtual Walk Anywhere
Share your photos by tagging us on social medal with the #RBRGR, use RaceJoy to track your progress and automatically post your results, or the app of your choice, manually post results and share photos online.
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 9, 2025 at 8:00pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Pricing for RBR 5K Virtual Walk Anywhere
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024, 12:00am EDT | May 9, 2025, 8:00pm EDT | 12 and under | $10.00 Race Fee + $1.60 SignUp Fee |
Age based pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
Amway Junior presented by Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Amway Junior is a fun event for 2-11 age kids. The kids will be brought down to the track at East Kentwood High School in heats and run 2 laps for a 1/2 mile or 4 laps for a 1 mile (or as many laps as they want). Exit the track to receive their finisher medal, refreshments and more fun and games in the Family Fun Area. We don't stop until the last kiddo runs!
East Kentwood High School is located at 6230 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
East Kentwood High School is located at 6230 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
