Event Schedule

Fifth Third Junior Wednesday, May 6
Children ages 5 through 13 will participate in non-competitive 1/2 mile and 1 mile fun runs (5:30 pm) around the track will take place in heats to ensure a safe and fun time for everyone. New 5K Run (6:30 pm) will start and finish at Rogers High School, utilizing sidewalks in the surrounding neighborhood.

Sports and Fitness Expo and Fashion Show Friday, May 8 from 11 am to 8 pm
DeVos Place, 245 Monroe, Grand Rapids (downtown). Free and open to the public (15,000 people expected).

• Late Registration/Packet Pick-up for the 25K, 10K, 5K Run and 5K Community Walk along with more than 100 vendors, food samples, apparel and prize drawings.  Pasta Dinner from 4:30 to 8:00 pm featuring fresh pasta, salad, fresh rolls and beverage ($9/pre-ordered adults; $9.50/adults at door; $5/children; Free/children under 3).  Elite Athlete Introduction from 5:00 to 5:30 pm.  Fashion Show featuring the 2009 Reality Running Team from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.

Saturday, May 9 - RACE DAY
6:30-8:45 am - Packet Pick-up for the 25K, 10K, 5K Run and 5K Walk in DeVos Place; no event day registration offered.
7:30 am - 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 and Masters championships
8:45 am - Start of the Fifth Third 5K Community Walk sponsored by Preusser Jewelers - 10,000 Steps Program participants also walk at this time sponsored by Blue Care Network and STAR 105.7 FM
8:00 am - 1:30 pm -- The Michelob Ultra Post-Race Party Village on Calder Plaza