- 5K Run: 7:00a
- 10K Run: 7:30a
- 5K Walk Start: 7:45a
- 25K Handcycle: 8:15a
- 25K Wheelchair: 8:16a
- USATF Elite Women Start: 8:19:30a
- USATF Elite Men Start: 8:30a
- 25K Start: 8:30a
- myTeam Triumph Start: 8:45a
- Amway Junior – Wednesday, May 5 - 5:30p
- 12p
- Participants finishing after 12p will not be included in the official results posted at this website
- Medical, aid stations, police, volunteers and course markings will no longer be available when roads open to traffic
- Sports & Fitness Expo on Friday, May 7 from 11a to 8p at DeVos Place
- Saturday, May 8 beginning at 6a at DeVos Place
Yes, you just need their name in order to pick up their packet. It is the participants responsibility to make sure the correct race number is worn.
No, we do not offer late registration on Race Day.
Dogs are permitted in the 5K WALK ONLY.
- Complimentary gear check will be available in DeVos Place
- You will receive a clear gear check bag along with your participant bib and t-shirt at Event Check-in
- Use this bag to check your gear prior to your event. No personal bags will be accepted
- Claim your gear after your event in DeVos Place no later than 12:30p. Amway River Bank Run cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Participants are responsible for any clothing articles they choose to discard at the start and/or along the course. Security will be sweeping both areas and will dispose of items found unattended. Event officials collect clothing articles discarded at the start or along the course and donate to a charity
Yes, ALL finishers will receive a medal. If you chose a shirt at registration, you will receive it at Packet Pick-up. Size exchanges are not permitted.
- The start line for all events is located on Ottawa Ave. at Lyon St.
- The finish line for all events is located on Monroe Ave. at Pearl St.
- Yes — roads are closed to traffic. Be aware of your surroundings and other participants and keep the volume at a level to be alert in case there is an emergency
- Participants wearing listening devices will not be eligible for prize money in the USA 25K Open Championship division (based on United States Track & Field rules)
- Ice Mountain water will be available at the pre-event Aid Station - near the Start Line on Ottawa Ave
- 25K Aid Stations feature Gatorade and Ice Mountain water approximately every 2 miles and in the post-event refreshments area
- 25K course will have B-Fuel prior to the aid station located near 6 miles
- 10K Aid Station will be offered at approximately 2 miles and 5 miles featuring Gatorade and Ice Mountain water and in post-event refreshments area
- 5K Aid Station will be offered at approximately 1.5 miles featuring Ice Mountain water.
- When online registration opens, all deferred participants will receive a reserved entry email with a link to claim the deferral and register
- Check out the "How to claim" (pdf) with screen prints to help you follow the process
Don't see your registration in “my registered races”
- Find a Participant – enter your name
- Click on “is this you”
- Follow the step by step claiming process
- Registration is available online until Friday, May 7 at 7:59p EDT
- Late registration is available on Friday, May 7 during Event Check-in held in conjunction with the Sports & Fitness Expo in DeVos Place (credit card payment only)
- Please bring your phone to scan the late registration QR Code - no computers will be on-site for participant use
- No registration is available on Event Day, however, you may check in for your event beginning at 6a in DeVos Place
- Registration Fees and Deadlines Coming Soon
No. All events are non-refundable, however, options available
Transfer or gift to a friend/family
Online through Friday, May 1 at 11:59p (edt)
- Log into your RunSignUp account
- In your profile, scroll to bottom of the screen and find "my registration races"
- Find your RBR registration. Select "manage"
- Select "transfer or gift registration"
- Complete the step by step process
Online through Friday, May 1 at 11:59p (EST)
- Log into your RunSignUp account
- In your profile, scroll to the bottom of the screen and find “my registered races”
- Find your RBR registration. Select “manage”
- Select “defer registration”
- Complete the step by step process
- Defer your registration to next year*
* Defer one year only. If you do not participate the following year, your registration will be switched into the Virtual Race
- YES, Friday, May 7 (11a-9p) (DeVos Place)
- Held in conjunction with Event Check-in/Late Registration
- Free and open to the public
- Featuring 60+ vendors
- River Bank Run SHOP
- Product sampling featuring Amway’s XS Sports nutrition products and more
- Fifth Third Bank Zone
- Corewell Health Partners
- Perrin Beer Garden
- Relaxation Area with complimentary mini manis and more
- Selfie Stations
- Near the start line
- Approximately every .5 miles along the event courses and near aid stations
- Finish line area