GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The results are in!
The 45th annual Amway River Bank Run hit the streets of Grand Rapids Saturday morning!
This guide outlines this year’s events and start times.
The day kicked off at 7 a.m. with the 5K run, which starts northward on Ottawa Avenue near Lyon Street and finishes at Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street. Participants are not allowed to bring backpacks, baby joggers, skateboards, rollerblades, animals, bicycles or scooters
5K about to start!! We’re live at 45TH annual the Amway River Bank Run! @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/sntYRXSSIE
— Tessa DiTirro (@TessOnTV) May 14, 2022
The 10K run begins at 7:40 a.m. on a course approved by the USA Track & Field. The race starts at Ottawa Avenue and Lyon Street, ending at Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street. No backpacks, baby joggers, skateboards, rollerblades, animals, bicycles or scooters are allowed.
And they’re OFF! The 10K just kicked off! I just talked to @mayorbliss who says having this race back means everything. It brings thousands to our great city and it’s HUGE for businesses. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/dM9ZazA91M
— Tessa DiTirro (@TessOnTV) May 14, 2022
At 8:15 a.m., the 25K handcycle begins on Ottawa Avenue near Lyon Street and ends on Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street, followed by the wheelchair race at 8:16 a.m. No animals, rollerblades, skateboards, baby joggers or bicycles are allowed.
The 25K elite races begin with the women’s race at 8:19 a.m., with the men’s race starting at 8:30 a.m. No baby joggers, animals, backpacks, scooters, bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades are permitted.
Elite women are off for the 25K! These are some of the best athletes in the world in this race @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/HqdNPSMxf9
— Tessa DiTirro (@TessOnTV) May 14, 2022
The 5K walk is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at Ottawa Avenue near Lyon Street. The race finishes at Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street. We’re told the course will be available to motorists at around 10:15 a.m. Bicycles and scooters are not allowed, but strollers, baby joggers, child carrier packs, wagons and dogs (on leashes) are permitted.
Motorists are asked to take note of all street closings planned for Saturday’s events. View parking info here.
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