Rivertown Races
Friday, April 17, 2026
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Experience
Join Us on April 17 & 18, 2026!
Celebrating our 14th year...Rivertown Races has become a popular family-friendly 1/2 Marathon, 10k, & 5k, with a kids event the evening before. Any of the distances are great for first-timer runners to elites. These events start and finish at the beautiful Meadows of Millennium Park, the largest urban park in the area, located in Walker, MI, southwest of Grand Rapids. Runners will travel over roads, paved trails, and bridges while enjoying the rolling terrain, wetlands, and lakes that encompass this unique location. Food and beverages, music, and family fun will be available throughout the event.
This year, we are excited to announce that the Rivertown Races will be presented by our friends at Striders!
"Striders is excited to partner with this premier local spring race, and support the important mission of Bridge Street Ministries (owner and beneficiary) as they work to equip and empower local youth to be future leaders of restoration and hope." -Jeff Jauch, owner
Register by March 30th to lock in your shirt size!
Race Details
Race Day
Friday, April 17, 2026 · 4/18/2026 07:55
Start Location
Millenium Park, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $55
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:03:51
9:27/mi pace
1:10:15
5:22/mi pace
289
58% female · 42% male
9 states
Avg age: 38
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:48:56
Top 25%
2:17:51
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
56°F
☽
Avg Low
38°F
☂
Precip
0.09 in
🍃
Wind
14.5 mph
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The Experience
Join Us on April 17 & 18, 2026!
Celebrating our 14th year...Rivertown Races has become a popular family-friendly 1/2 Marathon, 10k, & 5k, with a kids event the evening before. Any of the distances are great for first-timer runners to elites. These events start and finish at the beautiful Meadows of Millennium Park, the largest urban park in the area, located in Walker, MI, southwest of Grand Rapids. Runners will travel over roads, paved trails, and bridges while enjoying the rolling terrain, wetlands, and lakes that encompass this unique location. Food and beverages, music, and family fun will be available throughout the event.
This year, we are excited to announce that the Rivertown Races will be presented by our friends at Striders!
"Striders is excited to partner with this premier local spring race, and support the important mission of Bridge Street Ministries (owner and beneficiary) as they work to equip and empower local youth to be future leaders of restoration and hope." -Jeff Jauch, owner
Register by March 30th to lock in your shirt size!
Race Details
Race Day
Friday, April 17, 2026 · 4/18/2026 07:55
Start Location
Millenium Park, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $55
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:03:51
9:27/mi pace
1:10:15
5:22/mi pace
289
58% female · 42% male
9 states
Avg age: 38
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:48:56
Top 25%
2:17:51
Top 75%