Amway River Bank Run Delivers $116,000 in Payouts and Two New American Records

The 48th edition of the Amway River Bank Run May 10th delivered one of its most memorable races in history as both Casey Clinger and Carrie Ellwood shattered American records in the 25K distance. Over 16,000 participants took to the streets of downtown Grand Rapids, reaffirming the race’s place among the World’s Best 100 Races.

Elite Performances and Records

Clinger crossed the line in 1:12:16.82, eclipsing the previous U.S. 25K record of 1:13:08. On the women’s side, Ellwood clocked 1:22:26.19, just under the prior mark of 1:22:30.

Both champions earned $10,000 for their victories and a $5,000 bonus for setting new American records—bringing their individual prize money totals to $15,000.

Top 10 Men – 25K

1. Casey Clinger – 1:12:16.82

2. Joe Klecker – 1:12:31.42

3. Hillary Bor – 1:12:52.83

4. Zouhair Talbi – 1:14:46.99

5. Joel Reichow – 1:15:00.13

6. Joseph Trojan – 1:15:40.74

7. Anthony Raftis – 1:15:43.97

8. Patrick Smyth – 1:15:53.89

9. Will Nation – 1:16:37.67

10. Andy Wacker – 1:17:21.29

Top 10 Women – 25K

1. Carrie Ellwood – 1:22:26.19

2. Megan Hasz – 1:23:51.78

3. Kasandra Parker – 1:24:25.05

4. Atsele Tesema – 1:25:21.43

5. Savannah Berry – 1:25:41.29

6. Gabrielle Orie – 1:28:09.24

7. Maya Weigel – 1:28:25.97

8. Piper Atnip – 1:30:32.03

9. Kathryn Fluehr – 1:31:36.85

10. Abby Levene – 1:34:47.89

Masters Division Winners

Prize money of $1,500 was awarded to the top male and female Masters athletes (40+), with additional payouts for age-group champions. The following runners topped their respective age divisions:

• M 40-49 – Dickson Mercer, 1:25:52

• M 50-59 – Rob Hyde, 1:36:14

• M 60-69 – Henry Hofman, 1:39:48

• M 70+ – Larry Ver Merris, 2:08:46

• F 40-49 – Melissa Kessler, 1:39:21

• F 50-59 – Janet Becker, 2:03:27

• F 60-69 – Lisa Veneziano, 1:43:44

• F 70+ – JoAnne Furu, 2:41:37

A Grand Rapids Tradition

The Amway River Bank Run remains the largest 25K road race in the United States and continues to serve as the USATF 25K National Championship. The course winds through the heart of Grand Rapids, offering a mix of flat stretches and rolling hills with vibrant support from local crowds.

With American records falling and a deep field of elite and recreational runners, the 2025 edition delivered everything a great road race should.

posted Sunday May 11th
by Boris Baron