
From the Organizer
Join Epic Racing Events for the Germanfest 5K. Join us on Friday night and kick off your weekend with a great 5K followed by the Germanfest festival. The race will begin and end at Lawton Park. Attend the Germanfest festival after the race for free with race bib. Race 1 of the Epic racing Summer series.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Friday, 6/12
High
86°
Low
62°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
41%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Germanfest 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Appleseeds Summer Running Program
Less than a mile away
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Appleseeds Cross Country
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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)
Germanfest 5K
Jun 12, 2026