
From the Organizer
2026 Down Syndrome Awareness Walk/Run hosted by Delta theta tau, Zeta Zeta Chapter Plymouth
1 Mile Fun Run~ 5K Run/Walk
Date- October 4, 2026 for the second annual Down syndrome Awareness walk/run.
Location- Centennial Park 1660 N. Michigan St. Plymouth, IN 46563 (Big Hill in Plymouth Park near the tennis courts)
Parking will take place across the street from the big hill near the baseball field.
T-shirt pickup and registration check-in will take place starting at 1PM with opening ceremonies at 2:15 and fun run to start at 2:30 PM.
5K will start about 20-30 minutes after fun run.
We will have several food trucks on site with raffles and a 50/50.
To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register by September 18th.
Proceeds will be benefiting those with special needs in our community!
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
69°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Plymouth, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
10,506
as of 2023
Elevation
775 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
Plymouth Runway Mile & 5K
Less than a mile away
Jill's Run 5K and Kids Fun Run
14 miles away
Scholar Sprint
9 miles away
Bacon Around the Bend 5K
22 miles away
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Down Syndrome Awareness Walk/Run
Oct 4, 2026