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) in its second year on the campus of our awesome title sponsor.

• Course: Experience 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).
• Awards: Cash prizes for overall open and master winners, gift cards for age group top three, youth awards.
• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments and awards presentation under the canopy.
• Shirts: Custom designed race shirts provided to participants.

🌳 Location & Accessibility

This location offers easy access to parking and borders the very beautiful Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve (Trip Advisor’s #24 of 114 things to do in Fort Wayne). This course will appeal to both the serious competitor and the casual walker/runner/families/youth seeking a fun and social summer morning.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: Packet pickup will occur on Friday 7/10/26 at Fleet Feet Southwest (in the Village at Coventry) from 2-7 pm.
• Race Morning: Pickup under the canopy at Fort Wayne Orthopedics at 6:30 AM.
• Registration: Late registration will be offered at Fleet Feet on Friday 7/10/26 and at the event venue on race morning.

👦 Youth Pricing

Youth (0-18) always get "early-bird" pricing.

🏅 Race Details

• Start Time: The race will start at 8:00am.
• Awards: Awards and post-race snacks will be offered under the canopy.
• Course Map: View the course map below.

🔒 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!
• Personal 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 Stops: A water stop will be provided along the course and water for you at the finish, since July can be warm.
• Updated Waiver: All registered runners will need to agree to an updated waiver.
• Health Recommendations: We recommend that those feeling sick, ill, or who have been in contact with anyone recovering from illness not participate.
• Consultation: We also recommend that people from high-risk groups consult their physician before participating.

🌐 More Information

For additional details and to register for the race, visit here.