Foot Chase 5k/10k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Foot Chase 5k · Foot Chase 10k
From the Organizer
Join us for the IDEA Foot Chase 5K/10K, a family-friendly run through the scenic Riverwalk paths of Mishawaka’s Parks, starting at Central Park. Whether you tackle the 5k loop or double up for the 10K, you’ll wind through the Riverwalk overlooking the St. Joseph River and through the heart of our community.
All registration fees and fundraising pledges benefit the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association (IDEA). IDEA’s mission is to reduce drug demand through advanced law-enforcement training, educational outreach, and strong community partnerships, so that every Hoosier can live safely and free from the harms of substance abuse.
Location: Central Park, Mishawaka, IN
Distances: 5K & 10K courses (to be announced)
Post-Race: Awards ceremony, refreshments, and a raffle.
Come lace up your sneakers, raise awareness, and show your support for IDEA’s vital work. Together, we’ll make strides toward a healthier, drug-free Indiana—one footstep at a time.
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
75°
Typical Low
53°
Based on US Climate Normals data from S Bend, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mishawaka, IN
Population
50,907
as of 2023
Elevation
711 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Foot Chase 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- Foot Chase 5k/10k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Foot Chase 5k/10k?
- Foot Chase 5k/10k is a running race held in Mishawaka, Indiana on September 19, 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 Foot Chase 5k/10k?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Mishawaka, Indiana at 295 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Foot Chase 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Foot Chase 5k/10k
Sep 19, 2026