The Amway Riverbank Run is one of the premier road racing events in the United States and is widely recognized as the largest 25K road race in the country. Held annually in Grand Rapids, the race has become a signature spring tradition in Michigan since its founding in 1978. The event draws elite athletes, competitive club runners, recreational participants, wheelchair athletes, handcyclists, walkers, and thousands of spectators into downtown Grand Rapids each May.
The race weekend centers around the famous 25K event, but also includes a 10K, 5K, community walk, virtual races, youth events, and multiple challenge categories. The course winds through downtown Grand Rapids, local neighborhoods, parks, and sections alongside the Grand River before finishing back in the city center. The event is known for its energetic atmosphere, strong community support, and long-standing connection to the local running culture. The 25K race also hosts the USA 25 km Open Championships, helping attract elite-level competition each year.
The race was originally launched as the Old Kent River Bank Run before becoming the Fifth Third River Bank Run and later the Amway River Bank Run after Amway became title sponsor in 2019. The official event materials describe the race as a cornerstone Grand Rapids tradition and one of the premier road races in North America.