26th Annual River City Rat Race

Event Overview

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.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-10-18
• Location: 300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN
• More Information: Race Website
• Old Course: Returning to the old course this year.

Race Schedule

• 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: Available on Oct. 17th from 4-6:00pm for $50 at the downtown YMCA: 1020 S. Barr St.
• Race Day Registration: $60
• Start/Finish: Race begins at 300 E. Main St. and finishes at the Old Fort.

Awards

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

Additional Information

• Race Maps: 2026 race maps will be available soon.
• USATF Sanctioning: Look for more updates on the course.
• Finisher Benefits: Race T-Shirt and Finisher Medal provided.
• Age Group Awards: Awarded to top finishers in various categories.