Rivertown Races
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Event Overview
The Rivertown Races takes place at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This sporting event includes a variety of distances held over two days, utilizing the paved trails, bridges, and roads of the local area. Participants travel through a landscape featuring wetlands, lakes, and rolling terrain within the park.
Race Categories
The event offers several distances for participants:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Rivertown Kids Fun Run (1 mile)
The Rivertown Kids Fun Run is a non-timed event held on the Friday evening before the longer distances. It is designed as an introduction to the sport, allowing children to experience a start and finish line without performance pressure. Parents or older siblings are permitted to run alongside the children. Participants in this category receive a shirt, a medal, and a bib. Virtual options are also available for the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances.
Location and Environment
The races start and finish at the Meadows of Millennium Park. This site is the largest urban park in the region. Along with the running events, the venue provides music, food, and beverages for attendees. The event is presented by Striders and supports Bridge Street Ministries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
