
From the Organizer
Join us on July 18th for the third annual Bruin Blitz 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Blackford Athletic Training program! You may sign up as an individual or as a team of 3. There will be awards for the top 3 teams, overall finishers, and age groups. Grab your two fastest friends and see if you can claim the crown as the Bruin Blitz champions!
Events
Weather
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
64°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford City 4 Ese, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,685
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bruin Blitz 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
Coming Up
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
Bruin Blitz 5K
Jul 18, 2026