2026 RIVERBANK RUN

Our mission is making a big impact within our community, we need your help!

The Finish Line

This is what showing up looks like.

Twenty-five kilometers. Thousands of runners. One reason to keep going.

Behind every finish line photo is a runner who chose to show up — for a friend, for a family, for someone they may have never met but whose story moved them anyway.

When you cross this line on May 9, you're not just finishing a race. You're closing the distance between a family in crisis and the support they need to keep going.

That's the run we're inviting you to.

JOIN THE TEAM!!

Behind Every Mile, A Family

May 9, 2026 · Walk with the Kinzler Foundation team and turn 25 kilometers into something that lasts long after the finish line

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Saturday · May 9, 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS RIVER BANK RUN

Run for Family First.

[ REGISTER & DONATE → ]

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WHY WE RUN

Every step moves a family forward.

Surrounded by thousands at one of West Michigan’s most powerful community events, we walk in honor of the Kinzler family — and for every family learning to navigate life after sudden loss.

Whether walking the 5K or cheering from the sidelines, your presence and support help provide real, immediate relief to families in their most difficult seasons.

25K · Flagship Race Distance

100% · Tax-Deductible

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RACE DAY

Saturday's schedule.

7:00 AM — Team meet-up at the start corral

8:00 AM — 5k Walk begins. ( Events start time)

11:30 AM — Post-race team gathering

Final times confirmed by the official Fifth Third River Bank Run.

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CHOOSE HOW YOU'LL SHOW UP

Three ways in.

INDIVIDUAL RUNNER · $50

Run with the team. Includes race shirt, digital recognition, race-day team photo, and an optional add-on donation.

REGISTER

FAMILY / TEAM PACK · $175 · Most Popular

Four registrations under one purchase. Custom team name on the leaderboard, group recognition, reserved meet-up spot.

REGISTER A TEAM

CORPORATE SPONSOR · $1,500+

Logo on team shirts and race-day banner, recognition across event messaging, up to 6 complimentary registrations, social spotlight.

BECOME A SPONSOR

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MAKE YOUR MILES MATTER

Build your own fundraising page. Share why you're running. Invite your network to give in your name.

The biggest impact comes from runners who turn one mile into many.

START FUND RAISING

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WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES

$50 · Essential household costs during a family's hardest week.

$175 · Grief support resources for a child navigating loss.

$500 · Direct family assistance for funeral or living expenses.

$1,500 · A full month of stability while a family gets back on their feet.

100% tax-deductible. The Jason Kinzler Family First Foundation is a 501(c)(3).

DONATE

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FAQ

Do I need to register for the official race separately?

Yes. Register here for the foundation team, then register at amwayriverbankrun.com for your official bib.

What if I can't run on race day?

Donations welcome anytime. Virtual supporters get a team shirt and many run their own miles wherever they live.

Can my whole family register together?

Yes. The Family / Team Pack covers four runners under one purchase.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Yes. You'll receive an email receipt with the deductible portion noted.

Is my company eligible to sponsor?

Absolutely. Reach out for custom sponsorship beyond the standard tier.

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PARTNERS

[ BECOME A PARTNER → ]

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STAY CONNECTED

kinzlerfoundation.org

Text "riverbank" to 855-800-4975

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DURING TOUGH TIMES, COMMUNITY SHOWS UP.

Run with us. Sponsor a runner. Give today.

REGISTER · SPONSOR · DONATE

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Choose How You'll Show Up

Three ways to register, sponsor, or give. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Want to get involved?

Make Your Miles Matter!

Throughout the spring, runners, families, and supporters will fundraise on behalf of the Kinzler Foundation to help West Michigan families navigating sudden loss.

Ready to be one of them?

Click 'Create a Campaign' to set up your page in two minutes. Add a photo, set your goal, share your story — then invite your people to give in your name. It's how one mile becomes many.