
From the Organizer
Join us for the SVdP Walk for Hope—a day of community, compassion, and action!
September 21st, 2025
We’ll kick off the afternoon with a fun, family-friendly tailgate at 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM featuring food, and fellowship. Check-in for the walk/run will open at 2:00 PM, and the walk will begin at 3:00 PM as we walk together to bring hope to our neighbors in need. Walk route options include: 5k, 1.25 miles, and 1/3 mile loop around the Parkview Field Concourse.
Why Walk?
Every step you take and every dollar you raise will directly impact individuals and families in Northeast Indiana who are struggling with poverty, hunger, and crisis situations. 100% of the proceeds go back into our community to provide critical assistance with food, rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
How You Can Help:
Register to walk and invite your friends & family!
Fundraise to make an even bigger impact—set a goal and rally your network.
Donate if you can't attend but want to support the cause.
Let’s come together to lift up those who need it most. Your support helps us bring hope where it’s needed the most!
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
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
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 SVdP Walk for Hope, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Appleseeds Summer Running Program
Less than a mile away
Associated Churches Father's Day 5K
Less than a mile away
2026 Race 4 Independence
Less than a mile away
Appleseeds Cross Country
Less than a mile away
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
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