Fort Wayne Orthopedics presents Runners on Pace 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Fort Wayne Running Club is proud to host Runners on Pace “ROP” presented by Fort Wayne Orthopedics (formerly Runners on Parade) at its new location on the campus of our awesome title sponsor. Experience all the things that have made ROP Fort Wayne's favorite 5K, including:

• Course: A fantastic loop course, mostly roads with a straight stretch of paved trail in the final mile (mainly flat with a short hill at mile 2.6).
• Prizes: Cash prizes for overall open and master winners, gift cards for age group top three, and youth awards.
• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments and awards presentation under the canopy, along with custom designed race shirts.
• Location: Easy access to parking, and boundaries the very beautiful Eagle March Nature Preserve (Trip Advisor’s #24 of 114 things to do in Fort Wayne).

📅 Event Details

• Date: July 12, 2025
• Time: Race starts at 8:00 AM
• Packet Pickup: Friday 7/11/25 at Fleet Feet Southwest (in the Village at Coventry) from 2-7 PM, and on race morning 7/12/25 under the canopy at Fort Wayne Orthopedics at 6:30 AM.
• Registration: Pre-registered runners only, no race day signups! Also, no refunds or transfers.

🥇 Awards and Snacks

Awards and post run snacks will be offered under the canopy.

⚠️ Safety Measures

The Fort Wayne Running Club plans to follow guidance and implement safety measures for the benefit of all participants. The following policies will be in place for this event:

• Registration: The race will be limited to pre-registered runners. We hope you can join us, so sign up soon!
• Self-Precautions: Runners are encouraged to take all necessary safety precautions on their own.
• Self-Seeding: We will have timing mats at the start, so we encourage runners and walkers to self-seed based on projected paces.
• Water Stations: We will have a water stop along the course and water for you at the finish since July can be warm.

🚫 Health Guidance

We recommend the following health guidelines for participants:

• Illness: Those feeling sick, ill, with fever, or recently having been in contact with anyone recovering from illness should not participate.
• Consultation: Participants from high-risk groups should consult their physician before participating.
• Waiver: All registered runners may need to agree to an updated waiver.

🎉 Join Us!

We love to see the camaraderie and competition, so we hope you can join us for a stellar Runners on Pace!

🔗 More Information

For more details about the race, visit: Runners on Pace 5K.