In 174 days · Sat, Apr 24, 2027
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Saturday, April 24th, 2027
2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne IN
5K · 1 Mile
42–62°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
60–77°F
rain
2025
52–82°F
dry
2024
37–50°F
dry
2023
28–48°F
dry
2022
64–77°F
dry
2021
40–55°F
rain
2020
38–61°F
dry
2019
37–59°F
dry
2018
50–57°F
dry
2017
41–69°F
dry
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About this race
YWCA Northeast Indiana's annual Race for a Reason provides an opportunity for the community to come together in support of the critical services provided by YWCA Northeast Indiana. The 2027 Race for a Reason theme is "Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow".
The 2027 Race for a Reason will take place on Saturday, May 8th at Shoaff Park. Both the 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk will start at the Riverlodge Pavilion. Both races will begin at 9:00 AM. The event is professionally timed and includes awards by age and gender.
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