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26th Annual River City Rat Race

Sun October 18, 2026
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 US Directions

Events

10k Run/Walk

Price: $35
Time: 2:00PM EDT
Price increases after May 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

5k Run/Walk

Price: $35
Time: 2:00PM EDT
Price increases after May 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

300 E Main St
Fort Wayne, IN US 46802

Description

The 26th annual River City Rat Race is a 10K Race and 5K Race through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. The race is fun and family-friendly, and benefits the Great Fort Wayne Central YMCA.

***2026 RACE MAPS SCROLL DOWN - RETURNING TO THE OLD COURSE

***THE 10K IS ONCE AGAIN A FORT WAYNE RUN CLUB POINTS RACE

***LOOK FOR MORE UPDATES SOON ON THE COURSE - USATF SANCTIONING/CHAMPIONSHIP INFO


Race T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Group Awards

Packet Pick-up:
Saturday Oct. 17th, from 4-6:00pm at the Central Branch YMCA, 1020 S. Barr Street, and race day at Freimann Square from 11:00-1:00pm at 201 E. Main St.

Pre-race day registration is available on Oct. 17th from 4-6:00pm at packet pick-up for $50 at the downtown YMCA: 1020 S. Barr St.
Race Day Registration: $60

Race start is 300 E. Main St. - Finish line is at the the Old Fort!

Award Categories:
Top 3 overall Masters male and female for each race

  • Top Runner for each age group:
    • 1-14 years old
    • 15-19 years old
    • 20-24 years old
    • 25-29 years old
    • 30-34 years old
    • 35-39 years old
    • 40-44 years old
    • 45-49 years old
    • 50-54 years old
    • 55-59 years old
    • 60-64 years old
    • 65-69 years old
    • 70-74 years old
    • 75-79 years old
    • 80-99 years old

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

5K RACE MAP

5K RACE MAP 2026

10K RACE MAP

10K RACE MAP 2026

Directions

MapMyRun Map

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