5K RUN

The 5K USATF-certified run will feature one "wave" start beginning at 7:20a in 2013.  For the safety of all 5K runners, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards and animals are not allowed in the 5K Run.

5K Run Entry Fees and Deadlines

  • Registration is $28 from October 17, 2012 through January 31, 2013; $33 from February 1 through April 26; and $38 from April 27 (online only) through May 6, and on May 10.
  • 5K Run registration fees for those 12 years of age and younger by race day, May 11, 2013 are as follows:  $18 from October 17, 2012 through January 31, 2013; $23 from February 1 through April 26; and $28 from April 27 (online only) through May 6, and on May 10.
  • Late Registration on May 10, 2013 from 11 am to 8 pm available during Late Registration/Packet Pick-up held in conjunction with the Sports & Fitness Expo and Fashion Show at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids (303 Monroe Avenue NW) for $38 or $28 (age 12 and under) per 5K runner. NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON May 11, 2013 (RACE DAY)! Packet Pick-up will be available at DeVos Place on May 11, 2013 beginning at 6:00 am.
  • Confirming registration information will be mailed to everyone submitting an entry by April 19, 2013. Those submitting registrations after April 19, 2013 will not be mailed a confirmation. Online registration search will be available in February.

Choose a Cotton or men's/women's silver Technical Shirt, or gray BondiBand headband for Race Day.  If you already have too many cotton t-shirts in your dresser drawers, this offer is for you! Select the Technical Shirt ($15 upgrade) or BondiBand ($8 upgrade) option at time of entry.  You'll receive a short-sleeve, silver Technical Shirt (same design as white Cotton) or gray BondiBand (Fifth Third River Bank Run logo) instead of the traditional 100% Cotton t-shirt at Late Registration/Packet Pickup at DeVos Place.

Clydesdale Division
Clydesale divisions are offered in the 25K and 10K events only

5K Run Age Divisions
Age divisions for males and females are: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+.  All 5K Run participants will received a t-shirt, finisher lapel pin, post-race refreshments and a free beverage ticket for the Michelob Ultra Post-Race Party Village on Calder Plaza.

5K Awards
The number of awards is three deep in each age division. All awards will be mailed within 21 business days following the May 11, 2013 event.

For details on prize money, click here.


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