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Amway River Bank Run will add a virtual race for 2019 event
A new title sponsor isn’t the only change coming to the Amway River Bank Run in 2019.
Participants who can't physically make it to this year's race will have the option to sign up for a “virtual race.” It gives anyone the option to run the race, whether they’re on a treadmill or in a different city.
Still, Amway River Bank Run Race Director David Madiol says nothing can compare to running the race in downtown Grand Rapids.
"The energy downtown for this race is so awesome... and the course itself, it's just a great course around downtown," said Madiol.
"If you're doing the 25K, you're obviously getting way out from downtown, but it's just a really well-run race and Amway is so proud to be a part of it as the title sponsor now."
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Amway River Bank Run
The Amway River Bank Run presented by Fifth Third Bank with Spectrum Health the Official Health Partner celebrates over 43 years. More than 16,000 people are expected to compete in the event which features the largest 25K road race in the country and offers the only 25K Wheelchair racing division in the world along with a 25K Handcycle division. The...
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