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 18 at 8:00 am, starting and finishing at John Ball Park.

Until April 10, early register for the 15K Training run for $13 (without a long-sleeve t-shirt) or $18 (with a long-sleeve t-shirt) either online or with a paper entry form.  15K Training Run late registration (without a long-sleeve t-shirt only) will be offered for $20 on Friday, April 17 in conjunction with packet pick-up from 4:00-7:00 pm at Gazelle Sports-Grand Rapids (3930  28th Street SE) or on Saturday, April 18 at John Ball Park from 7:00-7:45 am.

All registered runners will receive a long-sleeve, 100% cotton t-shirt (if they select to pre-ordered it by April 10), 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 third 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)!   Pre-Order your Party for the Planet tickets today online!

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