2026 YWCA Race for a Reason
2026 YWCA Race for a Reason is a running race on April 24, 2027 in Fort Wayne, IN, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (275 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
YWCA Northeast Indiana's annual Race for a Reason provides an opportunity for the community to come together in support of the critical services provided by YWCA Northeast Indiana. The 2026 Race for a Reason theme is "Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow".
The 2026 Race for a Reason will take place on Saturday, April 25th on Purdue Fort Wayne's campus with a 5K start time of 9:00 AM and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk start time of 9:05 AM. The event is professionally timed and includes awards by age and gender.
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
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Wayne, IN
Population
266,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
767 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 114 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 YWCA Race for a Reason, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
275
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 YWCA Race for a Reason
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fort Wayne than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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2026 YWCA Race for a Reason
Apr 24, 2027