Amway River Bank Run

Grand Rapids, MI, USA · May 8, 2027·

49°·61° high·Breezy·Dry

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65° high

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Cool morning, gradual warming

Runners will face a temperature starting at 49°F and rising to 62°F. Wind will be a light SW at 9 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. With humidity at 58% and a low dew point, conditions are favorable, allowing for a steady pacing strategy without the need for excessive hydration.

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Race Info

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

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Race weekend

Saturday, May 8

7:00 AM5K Run (3.1 mi)

7:30 AM10K Run (6.2 mi)

7:45 AM5K Community Walk (3.1 mi)

8:15 AM25K Wheelchair/Handcycle (15.5 mi)

8:30 AM25K Run (15.5 mi)

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When is the 2027 Amway River Bank Run?

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.

Historical Weather

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.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	54°/62°	-	47°
2025 Amway River Bank Run Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	54°/65°	-	33°
2024 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2024	48°/51°	Light	45°
2023 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2023	63°/64°	Light	54°
2022 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	67°/77°	-	59°
2021 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2021	42°/47°	Light	41°
2020 Amway River Bank Run Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2020	33°/41°	-	33°
2019 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2019	43°/54°	-	35°
2018 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2018	43°/45°	Light	41°
2017 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	51°/65°	-	44°
2016 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2016	43°/46°	-	35°
2015 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2015	62°/64°	Light	61°
2014 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	52°/62°	-	44°
2013 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2013	46°/48°	-	43°
2012 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2012	60°/61°	Light	52°
2011 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	57°/60°	Light	55°
2010 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2010	39°/43°	-	35°
2009 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2009	52°/55°	Light	48°
2008 Amway River Bank Run Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2008	46°/59°	-	38°
2007 Amway River Bank Run Clearing in the afternoon. 2007	52°/59°	-	39°
2006 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2006	43°/46°	Light	42°
2005 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2005	55°/56°	Light	53°
2004 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2004	45°/48°	Light	39°
2003 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2003	62°/67°	-	61°
2002 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2002	43°/51°	-	35°
2001 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	42°/50°	-	38°
2000 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2000	52°/53°	-	42°
1999 Amway River Bank Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 1999	52°/53°	Light	49°
1998 Amway River Bank Run Clear conditions throughout the day. 1998	55°/63°	-	43°
1997 Amway River Bank Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1997	40°/49°	-	34°