AID STATIONS are located at the start (Monroe Avenue and Lyon) and approximately every 1.5 miles for 25K; near miles 2, 3 and 4.5 on the 10K course; and near mile 1.5 on 5K course. The 5K Community Walk is the only race day event which welcomes the participation of dogs on leashes. Those walking with their dogs can visit the Canine Water Station on the 5K Walk course near the halfway point, just prior to the Aid Station. Water and disposable bowls will be available for all canine participants.
AWARDS will all be mailed out to top finishers within 21 business days following the event.
CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF RACE may happen due to adverse weather click here for Adverse Weather policy.
COURSE MAPS for the 25K, 10K, 5K Run and 5K Community Walk are available by clicking here.
FINISH LINE PROCEDURES include continuing to run or walk until after you have crossed the finish line completely, obtaining your finisher gift and enjoying post-event refreshments.
FREE SHOWERS/LOCKERS (May 11, 2013, David D. Hunting YMCA, 475 Lake Michigan Drive) 6 am-2 pm. Non-YMCA members can park in Dash Lot 7 when accessing the YMCA on May 11. Please be prepared to show your participant bib for access to the YMCA on May 11, 2013.
GAZELLE SPORTS/BROOKS FASHION SHOW (May 10, 2013, Sports & Fitness Expo Main Stage, DeVos Place) Featuring the Elite Athlete Introduction at 5 pm and the Gazelle Sports Fashion Show featuring the 2013 Fifth Third River Bank Run Road Warriors in BROOKS apparel at 5:30 pm.
GEAR CHECK (complimentary) will be available in DeVos Place on Saturday morning. You will need to pull the gear check tab off your participant bib and attach it to the bag provided by the race at gear check. Claim your gear after your event in DeVos Place no later than 12:30 pm on race day. Fifth Third Bank cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items. Participants are responsible for any clothing articles they choose to discard along the course.
HOST HOTEL is the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel located in downtown Grand Rapids and adjacent to the Fifth Third River Bank Run starting line. Stay at the Amway this year and you'll avoid having to find parking on race day! Special room rate information available December 1.
INFORMATION TENT will be staffed on Calder Plaza from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm to provide race-related information. Race Information volunteers will also be available (wearing orange vests) on the corners of major intersections and entrances to parking ramps in the immediate downtown area to answer questions and provide directions.
MEDICAL SUPPORT is provided by Metro Health Hospital, Metro Health Sports Medicine and American Medical Response, and is available near the end of each Aid Station and at the finish line click here for Medical Instructions for Participants.
MICHELOB ULTRA POST-RACE PARTY VILLAGE (May 11, 2013, Calder Plaza) features free admission, Main Street Dueling Pianos and drink specials (please be prepared to show photo identification for beer purchase). Concessions available from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!
PACKET PICK-UP/RACE CHANGES/LATE REGISTRATION are available on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 11 am to 8 pm in DeVos Place (303 Monroe Avenue N.W., downtown Grand Rapids). Packet pick-up and race changes are available on Saturday, May 11, 2013 beginning at 6:00 a.m. at DeVos Place. Those who participant in an event other than the one they are registered for will not be included in the Official Results. Late registration is not available on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
PARKING is available in a variety of locations in downtown Grand Rapids. Come early as streets around the start/finish lines begin to close by 5:30 am. (click here for parking map)
PASTA DINNER (May 10, 2013, DeVos Place) 4:30 – 8:00 pm. Prices are $15/adult; $6/ages 4-12; and free/ages 3 and under. The menu includes choice of salad of mixed field greens with assorted toppings and dressings on the side, homemade meat lasagna, and gluten-free pasta and whole wheat Penne pasta with Bolognaise Sauce and Alfredo Sauce with fresh vegetable and herbs, breadsticks, miniature candied Rice Krispie treats and brownie bites, and choice of beverage.
PHOTOGRAPHY is provided for the race by Action Sports Images. Please wear your participant bib on the front of your shirt for visibility purposes versus on your running shorts or pants. Post-event, ASI will email you any proofs that contain your participant number free of charge. You then will have the option to purchase a photo from ASI to commemorate your participation in the Fifth Third River Bank Run. ASI will also sponsor the ASI Photo Zone on Calder Plaza during the Michelob Ultra Post-Race Party Village from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm for post-event photo opportunities.
PRE-RACE BROADCAST is available from NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300 AM and 106.9 FM, providing weather, parking and race updates from 6:00 am-8:00 am, followed by Wire to Wire live race coverage on ESPN 96.1 from 8 am-10:30 am on Saturday, May 11.
RESTROOMS (portable restrooms) will be conveniently located near the start line, approximately every 1.5 miles along the race course (near Aid Stations) or after post-event refreshments on Ottawa Avenue, and the Post-Race Party area on Calder Plaza. Handicap accessible portable restrooms will be located near the start and finish lines, on Calder Plaza and at the halfway point on the 25K course.
RESULTS (May 11, 2013) will be available online after 4 pm on Saturday, May 11.. Team results will be available online no later than Tuesday, May 14.
SPORTS & FITNESS EXPO (MMay 10, 2013, DeVos Place) 11 am to 8 pm (free and open to the public). Features more than 100 vendors, event late registration/packet pick-up, Pasta Dinner (4:30-8p, charges apply, see above), Gazelle Sports/BROOKS Fashion Show and more.
STARTING LINES for the 5K Run (7:20 am wave start), 10K (8:00 am start), Handcycle/Wheelchair (8:10 and 8:12 am starts), 25K and Open Championships (8:20 am start), myTeamTriumph 25K (8:40 am start) and 5K Walk (8:45 am start) are all located on Monroe Avenue near Lyon Street. The 5K runners will line up first, followed by the 10K participants, the Handcycle and Wheelchair participants, 25K participants and finally the 5K walkers. 25K, 10K and 5K runners should find their appropriate pace per mile place by referencing signs held by volunteers in each start area. Please pin your participant bib to the front of your shirt for visibility purposes and with your B-Tag attached.
TWO HOUR CLUB participants should look for their designated area just behind the Elite Athletes at the 25K starting line. Two Hour Club participants must have finished the 2012 25K event in two hours or less and indicated their desire for preferred positioning when registering for the 2013 25K event. RETURNING in 2013 - Two Hour Club Hospitality, sponsored by ITC, in Fifth Third Bank's Gillett Auditorium on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 6:00 am to noon. Enjoy private gear check, private restrooms and refreshments prior to the 25K, along with networking with other ITC Two Hour Club members. ITC Two Hour Club participants must show their Two Hour Club bib for access through the Fifth Third Bank doors on the plaza near the corner of Lyon Street and Monroe Avenue.
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