Rivertown Races

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 7:55 AM EDT

Location: Grand Rapids, MI; Millenium Park, 1400 Maynard Ave SW, 49534
Type: RUN

At a glance

A family-friendly race in Grand Rapids, offering scenic paved trails and supporting local youth through Bridge Street Ministries.

Fun
Scenic
For a Cause

Who it's for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

The Rivertown Races invite you to experience a family-friendly event in Grand Rapids, MI. Celebrating its 14th year, this popular race offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus a kids' event. Runners of all levels, from first-timers to elites, will enjoy the beautiful Meadows of Millennium Park. The course winds over paved trails, roads, and bridges, showcasing rolling terrain, wetlands, and lakes. Your participation supports Bridge Street Ministries, empowering local youth. Expect music, food, and family fun.

What to expect

Run a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, with a dedicated kids' event.
Enjoy a course through the scenic Meadows of Millennium Park, featuring paved trails, roads, and bridges.
Look forward to music, food, and beverages at the finish.

Standout details

Family-friendly atmosphere
Supports Bridge Street Ministries
Scenic Meadows of Millennium Park
Paved trails, roads, and bridges

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM EDT · From $17.25
Opens Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT · From $33.15
Opens Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Nov 6, 2025, 5:37 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 4 more options

6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
10K
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Nov 6, 2025, 5:37 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT · From $59.65
Opens Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Nov 6, 2025, 5:37 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Road
Rolling
Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, longer distance

half marathon distance, mostly paved, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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

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