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Cool start, warming trend
Runners will face a temperature rise from 49°F at the start to 61°F by the finish. Winds will be moderate at 9 mph from the WSW, with gusts reaching 25 mph. Runners should consider adjusting their pace as temperatures increase and stay hydrated throughout the race.
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About the Amway River Bank Run
The River Bank Run is a 25K road race held in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the second Saturday in May. It has hosted the USA 25 km Open Championships since 1995 and includes a 25K wheelchair division and a handcycle division, with a 10K, a 5K and a 5K community walk the same morning. The men's 25K American record is 1:12:15 (Casey Clinger, 2025) and the women's is 1:22:24 (Carrie Ellwood, 2025).Wikipedia
The 2027 Amway River Bank Run will be held on Saturday May 8, 2027.
What is the time limit for the Amway River Bank Run?
The time limit for the Amway River Bank Run is 3.5 hours.
What will the weather be like for the 2027 Amway River Bank Run?
The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 48°F with a 11% chance of rain.
What is the weather usually like for the Amway River Bank Run?
Over the 30 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (1997 to 2026), it averaged 50°F at the start and 56°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 12 of those years.
What was the hottest Amway River Bank Run?
Of the 30 years on record, 2022 was the warmest, reaching 77°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2020, at 33°F.
What was the windiest Amway River Bank Run?
Of the 30 years on record, 2000 was the windiest, with wind averaging 22 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2008, at 1 mph.
Amway River Bank Run weather history
Based on 30 years of data
Avg Temp
53°F
L:50° H:56°
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Conditions
Rain Freq
40%
12 of 30 yrs
Wind10mph
Dew44°F
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
