15K Training Run

Want to practice taking water in a paper cup from an Aid Station volunteer?
Or maybe you want the confidence of knowing you can do a 15K by mid-April in your quest for the 25K on the second Saturday of May. Whatever the case, the Fifth Third River Bank Run 15K Training Run will allow you to put your training to the test on Saturday, April 19 at 8:00 am, starting and finishing at John Ball Park.

After April 11, you can late register for $20 at Gazelle Sports-Grand Rapids (3930 28th Street SE) on Friday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 19 from 7-7:45 a.m. at John Ball Park.  You can also register for all other Fifth Third River Bank Run events on April 18 or 19 (cash or check only please).

Packet pick-up for those pre-registered for the 15K Training Run will also be available on Friday, April 18 at Gazelle Sports from 4-7 pm and Saturday, April 19 at John Ball Park from from 7-7:45 am.

All registered runners will receive a long-sleeve, 100% cotton t-shirt, Aid Station assistance and post-event refreshments. Clocks will be available for self-timing purposes but the event will act as a training run only and will not be scored.

After the Fifth Third 15K Training Run, stay for the second annual Party for the Planet at John Ball Park!  More than 40 organizations will be on hand with demonstrations, give-aways and interactive exhibits, demonstrating what they are all doing to help preserve our world's wildlife and resources.  Celebrate Earth Day at John Ball Park (Zoo admission provides you with a full day of fun with the animals plus Party for the Planet activities)! 

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