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Fifth Third River Bank Run

In studio: In the Image

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 05-06-2011 under NONPROFIT

INTERVIEW (10:18) Joining us today is Jay Starkey of In The Image, best known for getting lightly used clothing and houseware to those who express a need for them. In the Image serves 800 families a year and works with 32 elementary schools in the...

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Running the RIver Bank

by Megan Smith (Megan Smith)

Submitted 04-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

You stand in a pack numbering somewhere in the thousands as the sweat of anticipation beads along your forehead. Everyone around you is in reserved motion: jumping from one foot to the next, jogging in place, grabbing their ankles and stretching...

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River Bank Runner: Al Kaczanowski

by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 05-03-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On May 8 at the Fifth Third River Bank Run there will be more than a few people who have run the race more than one time. According to race organizers, there will be 18 runners who have completed 32 consecutive races and all 18 are planning to run...

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Running the River Bank: Chad Engbers

by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 04-29-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

On May 8, downtown Grand Rapids will be packed with anxious and ready runners and walkers for the Fifth Third River Bank Run.  In addition for the 20,000 plus particpants, there are some other items that will take up space along the course and...

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Running The River Bank: Matthew Riegler

by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 04-23-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Downtown Grand Rapids will be packed with runners on Saturday, May 8 for the 33rd running of the Fifth Third River Bank Run. Originally a 25k (15.6 mile) road race, the event has now expanded to include 10k (6.2 mile) and  5k (3.1 mile) run and...

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Run for the Red!

by American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids (RedCrossGGR)

Submitted 02-18-2010 under NONPROFIT

Run. Walk. Jog. Hop. Skip. Breakdance. Whatever you do in the Fifth Third River Bank Run this year, you can do it for the Red Cross! The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids has been selected as a Charity Partner for the 2010 Fifth Third River...

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