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More security doesn't slow down 5/3 RBR

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:14:46 GMT

Extra security didn't stop thousands of racers from hitting the pavement and thousands of spectators from watching the 36th Fifth Third River Bank Run Saturday morning.

Boston Strong runners at 5/3 RBR

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:48:01 GMT

A group of runners from West Michigan participated in the Fifth Third River Bank Run after running in the Boston Marathon.

Team Kinzler runs to raise awareness

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:08:14 GMT

Team Kinzler ran in the Fifth Third River Bank race Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for the Jason Kinzler Family First Foundation.

Kenyans take top spots in 25K race

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:48:52 GMT

The first male and female runners in the 2013 River Bank Run 25K have crossed the finish line.

5/3 River Bank Run 25K underway

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:58:52 GMT

The Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K is underway in Grand Rapids with new safety precautions in place.

Son makes change after father's death

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:10:08 GMT

Tim Beurer, Jr. was inspired to run by the man he respected most, but also feared becoming.

Son to run 25K in his father's shoes

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:40:04 GMT

A Caledonia man will run the Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K for the first time this year -- and he'll do it in his father's shoes.

Road Warriors run to put past behind

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:10:02 GMT

Running is a natural way to move forward - to the next mile, the next road, the next race. But Adele Garcia, a 2013 River Bank Run Road Warrior and Allegan resident, is running to move herself forward in life.

Letter: Running means 'freedom, peace'

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:26:38 GMT

The tragedy at the Boston Marathon forced runners across the world to search their hearts for the motives for why they run. Tom Darling, a 62-year-old runner, was one of those whose search began a day after the bombings.

5/3 River Bank Run race week schedule

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:42:51 GMT

The Fifth Third River Bank Run is coming up on Saturday, May 11. Check out the event schedule for race week.

Sports OT: 36th 5/3 River Bank Run

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:07:56 GMT

Race Director Kristen Aidif and Greg Meyer -- the last American man to win the Boston Marathon in 1983 -- stopped by Sports Overtime to discuss the 36th annual Fifth Third River Bank Run.

5/3 River Bank Run 25K course unchanged

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:56:37 GMT

Fifth Third River Bank Run officials announced Friday morning that the race's 25K course would remain as originally planned.

5/3 Run security greatly increased

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:56 GMT

The annual Fifth Third River Bank Run will have the heaviest police presence in the history of the race.

5/3 River Bank Run may change course

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:52:53 GMT

Organizers of the Fifth Third River Bank Run announced at a news conference Monday morning that they will decide May 6, a week before the May 11 race, whether to move the 25K events to the flood course.

GRPD: 5/3 River Bank Run 'even safer'

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:59:10 GMT

The Fifth Third River Bank Run will go on as scheduled in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, though security plans have already seen some alterations.

Director on River Bank Run safety

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:12:37 GMT

The director of the Fifth Third River Bank Run discussed how the event handles safety in the wake of a bombing at the Boston Marathon that left two people dead and dozens more injured.

Changes for Fifth Third River Bank Run

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:07 GMT

The 36th annual event will be May 11 and features the largest 25K road race in the country, a10K run, a 5K run, a 5K walk, and junior events. More than 21,000 participants are expected.