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Run, White, and Blue 5K

Date
July 4, 2026
Distance
NAMI Fort Wayne Run, White and Blue 5K
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From the Organizer

Race fee for no-shirt option is $30! The 2026 Run, White and Blue 5 K to benefit NAMI Fort Wayne will be held on July 4, 2026 at Shoaff Park, Conklin Pavilion. The 5 K begins at 9:00 a.m. Day of race registration is July 4, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Special entry fee for runners 14 and under - $15*.  Enter before June 14, 2026 to be guaranteed a performance t shirt in your size.  Packet pick-up is July 3 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Conklin pavilion, Shoaff park. Packet pick-up is also July 4 beginning at 7:30 am at Conklin pavilion.

All participants are eligible to win a six month membership to the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. Everyone entered will receive free shaved ice from Kona Ice.

 

Be sure to wear your best red, white and blue. Chip timing provided by https://inmotiontiming.com/

Over flow parking is available at The Ridge Church, 6424 St. Joe Rd.

2026 Age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Your support of NAMI allows us to continue serving northeast Indiana through support, education, and advocacy. One NAMI Fort Wayne member has said, "Our family sunk into despair when we were unable to deal with the emotional devastation of watching our loved-ones lose the ability to manage the realities of everyday life. Once-productive family members were robbed of their competency to hold a job or form meaningful relationships. We were losing all the joy in our lives. At our first visit to a NAMI Fort Wayne support group we immediately felt accepted.  We connected with several people affected by mental illness and shared ideas about helping our families. We later took Family-To-Family, a free 8 week class that empowered us to form our own strategies to navigate mental illness. Life still presents many  challenges but  thanks to NAMI we face those challenges with hope."

*During the registration process for runners age 14 and under, age-based pricing will be applied at check out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

84°

Typical Low

64°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:14 AMSunset 9:17 PMDaylight 15h 3m

Host City

About Fort Wayne, IN

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.

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Race
Run, White, and Blue 5K
Date
July 4, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run, White, and Blue 5K?
Run, White, and Blue 5K is a running race held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 4, 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 Run, White, and Blue 5K?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Shoaff Park, Fort Wayne, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run, White, and Blue 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run, White, and Blue 5K

Jul 4, 2026

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