Fort Wayne, IN
Race Details
26th Annual River City Rat Race
26th Annual River City Rat Race is an upcoming race scheduled for Sun, Oct 18 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN (America/Indiana/Indianapolis timezone).
Register
- 2026-10-18
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Fort Wayne, IN
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run/Walk | 10K | running_race | $50.00 | 10/18/2026 14:00 |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | running_race | $50.00 | 10/18/2026 14:00 |
26th Annual River City Rat Race Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
The 26th annual River City Rat Race is a 10K Race and 5K Race through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. The race is fun and family-friendly, and benefits the Great Fort Wayne Central YMCA.
***2026 RACE MAPS SCROLL DOWN – RETURNING TO THE OLD COURSE
***THE 10K IS ONCE AGAIN A FORT WAYNE RUN CLUB POINTS RACE
***LOOK FOR MORE UPDATES SOON ON THE COURSE – USATF SANCTIONING/CHAMPIONSHIP INFO
Race T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Group Awards
Packet Pick-up:Saturday Oct. 17th, from 4-6:00pm at the Central Branch YMCA, 1020 S. Barr Street, and race day at Freimann Square from 11:00-1:00pm at 201 E. Main St.
Pre-race day registration is available on Oct. 17th from 4-6:00pm at packet pick-up for $50 at the downtown YMCA: 1020 S. Barr St.Race Day Registration: $60
Race start is 300 E. Main St. – Finish line is at the the Old Fort!
Award Categories:Top 3 overall Masters male and female for each race
Top Runner for each age group:
1-14 years old
15-19 years old
20-24 years old
25-29 years old
30-34 years old
35-39 years old
40-44 years old
45-49 years old
50-54 years old
55-59 years old
60-64 years old
65-69 years old
70-74 years old
75-79 years old
80-99 years old
Race Date
(America/Indiana/Indianapolis timezone)