
From the Organizer
Heartbeat of Hoagland Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to heart transplant recipients. The Heartbeat Hustle 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk will kick off a day of fun, community, and fundraising for the foundation. The entire route is a level, paved surface - perfect or all ages. The route is also stroller-friendly for young participants!
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
76°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur 1 N, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
830 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Heartbeat Hustle - Third Annual Heartbeat of Hoagland Foundation 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Heartbeat Hustle - Third Annual Heartbeat of Hoagland Foundation 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk
Sep 19, 2026