From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 Lowell Riverwalk 5K. Run or walk the Riverwalk with us! This is a family friendly route in downtown Lowell. Open to walkers, runners, students, adults & families. This is a stroller friendly course.
Returning this year:
- Every participant will receive a custom medal & event will be chip timed.
- Age group awards! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded in each age group for males and females.
- Cross the finish line and receive an extra gift - added this year as we celebrate 10 years!
Age Groups: 12 & under; 13-17; 18 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60 - 69; 70+
First place finisher prize for top female and top male participant.
T-shirt size guaranteed if registered prior to 6/26/2026.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Rapids, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lowell, MI
Elevation
686 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Riverwalk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Riverwalk?
- Run the Riverwalk is a running race held in Lowell, Michigan on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run the Riverwalk?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Lowell, Michigan at 113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Riverwalk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Riverwalk
Jul 11, 2026