26th Annual River City Rat Race
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN
- Distance
- 10k Run/Walk · 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
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
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
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Wayne, IN
Population
266,235
as of 2023
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.
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- 26th Annual River City Rat Race
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 26th Annual River City Rat Race?
- 26th Annual River City Rat Race is a running race held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 18, 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 26th Annual River City Rat Race?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 26th Annual River City Rat Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
26th Annual River City Rat Race
Oct 18, 2026