RACE WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 38th Annual Fifth Third River Bank Run will feature the largest 25K road race in the country, only 25K Wheelchair Racing division in the nation, 25K Handcycle division, 25K Relay, Team Competition, Social Groups, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Run/10K Combo, 5K Run/25K Combo, 5K Community Walk and Fifth Third Junior(5/6), involving more than 20,000 participants, 38,000 spectators and 2,000 volunteers, in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday May 9. Following is the 2015 race weekschedule of events:

Monday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Go Wild Registration Party

Buffalo Wild Wings, 3050 Alpine Avenue, Green Orchard Shopping Center, Walker, MI 49544

  • Last chance to receive $5.30 off event registration before online registration closes
  • Happy Hour specials from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Fifth Third Junior Late Registration/Packet Pick-up Event

Craig’s Cruisers, 5730 Clyde Park Avenue SW, Wyoming 49509

  • Junior late registration/packet pick-up and Junior event information/map
  • Pre-Junior pasta dinner (kids eat free at pasta/pizza buffet with paid adult)

Wednesday, May 6, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Fifth Third Junior

Wyoming High School, 1350 Prairie Parkway SW, Wyoming 49509

  • Junior late registration/packet pick-up opens at 4:30 p.m.
  • 1/2 mile and 1 mile “fun runs” for kids ages 5-13 around the track beginning at 5:30 p.m.
  • Free Family Fun Area with mascots, inflatables and family activities

Thursday, May 8, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Fifth Third River Bank Run Pre-Event Pasta Dinner

Noodles & Company Grand Rapids’ locations (variety of gluten-free options available)

  • 5070 28th St. in Waterfall Shoppes; 2289 E. Beltline (north of Knapp); 3781 Rivertown Parkway
  • Buy one entrée and get one entrée free
  • Information available at

Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. – Meet the Elites News Conference (media only)

DeVos Place, Grand Gallery (main level), 303 Monroe Avenue, downtown Grand Rapids

  • Statements and interview opportunities with top elite contenders
  • Event information updates
  • Media credential fulfillment

Friday, May 8, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Fifth Third River Bank Run Sports & Fitness Expo

DeVos Place, Halls A and B, 303 Monroe Avenue, downtown Grand Rapids

  • Free and open to the public (18,000+ people expected)
  • Late registration/packet pick-up/event changes for all May 9 events
  • Interactive displays including the Fifth Third Bank Photo Experience, BROOKS Run Happy Island, Douglas J’s Relaxation Zone, Gazelle Sports/BROOKS store, 100+ health and fitness vendors, product samples, Fifth Third River Bank Run SHOPand prize drawings
  • Amway Pasta Dinner, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Variety of fresh pastas (including Gluten-free), salad, rolls and beverage: $15/adults; $6.00/children 4-12; and free/age 3 and under
  • Fifth Third River Bank Run 101 Clinic: 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. (Hall B, north end)
  • Elite Athlete Q&A moderated by Greg Meyer: 6:00-6:45 p.m. (Hall B, north end)
  • Fifth Third River Bank Run 101 Clinic: 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (Hall B, north end)

Saturday, May 9 – Event Day

Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan

6 a.m.-2 p.m.Complimentary showers/lockers available at David D.Hunting YMCA (475

Lake Michigan Drive); please park in Dash Lot 7 if non-member

6:00-9:00 a.m.Event packet pick-up/event changes (DeVos Place; no late registration)

6:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Event Day Hospitality (DeVos Place)

6:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Official Gear Check available (DeVos Place)

6:30 a.m.Start line band, Funkle Jesse, begins

6:50 a.m.Blessing, Mayor George Heartwell;

National Anthem, New Hope Baptist Church

7:00 a.m.STAGGEREDSTART–Fifth Third 5K Run presented by Dematic

7:00 a.m.Participants can scan the QR code on their bib with any Smartphone after crossing

any timing mat to instantly access their results compliments of Starbucks Refreshers

7:15a-12:30pPost-event refreshments sponsored by Meijer, Inc., bananas sponsored by Top Distributing/Dole and chocolate milk provided by Milk Means More distributed to all event participants on Ottawa Avenue

7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Michelob Ultra Finish Fest on Calder Plaza. Free admission. Live music by Great Scott Band, Buffalo Wild Wings’ concessions, Michelob Ultra and PEPSI drink specials, live video from the finish lineand product sampling

7:40 a.m.STAGGERED START – Fifth Third 10K Run

8:00 a.m.Results begin publishing at as events take place

8:15/8:16 a.m.START -- 25K Handcycle and Wheelchair Racingdivisions

Sponsored by Mary Free BedRehabilitation Hospital Guild

8:18:30 a.m.START – 25K Elite Women start

8:30 a.m.START -- Fifth Third River Bank Run 25Kand USATF 25 km Championships

8:50 a.m.START – Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K MyTeam Triumph participants

9:00 a.m.START -- Fifth Third 5K Community Walk and Dog Walk

Sponsored by Blue Care Network and STAR 105.7

For more information, please contact Fifth Third River Bank Run headquarters at 616.771.1590 or , or go online to .Thank you!