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River City Rat Race

📅 October 17, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Fort Wayne · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 18, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

6.2 mi3.1 mi

About

The River City Rat Race is a 10K and 5K run/walk through the parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, benefiting the local YMCA. Both races start at 2 p.m. on October 18, 2026.

The event features a scenic course and is designed to be family-friendly. Because of changes to the course layout, participants are advised to register specifically for the race they plan to do. Race swag, including T-shirts, is handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, and sizes are not guaranteed. Registration and packet pickup are available before race day at designated locations in downtown Fort Wayne.

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