Fifth Third Junior - Thursday, October 27, 2011 at AirZoo in Kalamazoo, MI
Children ages 5 through 13 will participate in non-competitive 1/2 mile and 1 mile fun runs (5:30 pm) in heats to ensure a safe and fun time for everyone. Post-event, participants will enjoy refreshments and complimentary activities in the Air Zoo parking lot for the whole family! All participants receive a t-shirt, finisher gift, refreshments and a complimentary wristband to return and enjoy Air Zoo in the future.
Fifth Third Junior - Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Rogers High School in Wyoming, MI Children ages 5 through 13 will participate in non-competitive 1/2 mile and 1 mile fun runs (5:30 pm) around the track in heats to ensure a safe and fun time for everyone.The 5K Run (6:30 pm) will start and finish at Rogers High School, utilizing sidewalks and streets in the surrounding neighborhood.
Sports and Fitness Expo and Fashion Show - Friday, May 11 from 11 am to 8 pm
DeVos Place, Halls A & B, 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Free and open to the public (16,000 people expected). Over 130 vendors and interactive attractions, samples and value-priced health/fitness gear!
Late Registration/Packet Pick-up for the 25K, 10K, 5K Run and 5K Community Walk along with more than 130 vendors, food samples, apparel and prize drawings. Pasta Dinner from 4:30 to 8 pm featuring fresh pasta, salad, fresh rolls and beverage ($15/adult; $6/ages 4-12; and free/ages 3 and under). Elite Athlete Introduction from 5:00 to 5:30 pm. Fashion Show featuring the 2012 Road Warriors from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.
Race Day! Saturday, May 12
6:00-8:45 am
Packet Pick-up for the 25K, 10K, 5K Run and 5K Walk in DeVos Place; no event day registration offered.
7:00 am (heat A; both men and women)
First start of the Fifth Third 5K Run
7:30 am (heat B; both men and women)
Second start of the Fifth Third 5K Run
8:00 am
Start of the Fifth Third 10K Run
8:10 am
Start of the 25K Handcycle division sponsored by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
8:12 am
Start of the 25K Wheelchair Racing division sponsored by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
8:20 am
Start of the Fifth Third River Bank Run, the largest 25K road race in the United States, and the USA 25 km Open Championships
8:45 am
Start of the Fifth Third 5K Community Walk sponsored by Preusser Jewelers - 10,000 Steps program participants walk at this time sponsored by Blue Care Network and B93
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Michelob Ultra Post-Race Party on Calder Plaza, downtown
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, join thousands of other runners, walkers and rollers in making history. The Fifth Third River Bank Run will celebrate 35 years with a spectacular celebration for participants, volunteers, sponsors and the community. The 35th edition of the event will involve over 21,000 in the largest 25K race in the country, 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk and Junior events. Don't miss out. Online registration is now open. Training will begin in November.
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On Saturday, May 12, 2012, join thousands of other runners, walkers and rollers in making history. The Fifth Third River Bank Run will celebrate 35 years with a spectacular celebration for participants, volunteers, sponsors and the community. The 35th edition of the event will involve over 21,000 in the largest 25K race in the country, 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk and Junior events. Don't miss out. Online registration is now open. Training will begin in November.
