About Flotilla Road Races Come run or walk the 49th Annual Running of the Flotilla Road Races on Saturday, July 4, 2026! The event helps sponsor the Milford Food Bank (MFB), a faith-based non-profit located in Milford, Indiana. MFB provides bulk food to organizations in the Michana area who care for and serve those facing food insecurity; they believe no one should go hungry. The Flotilla Road races consist of a 3.3 and 8 mile run around beautiful Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana. Registration There are three registration periods for both races, each with different price points. Pre-registration will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Day of Registration will close at 7:45am race morning to ensure the race starts on time. $30 for those who pre-register on or before June 12th $35 for those who pre-register on or before July 2 (after June 12) $40 for those who register day of. Awards & Prizes Every runner who pre-registers by June 30th will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Any registra
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49th Annual Flotilla Road Races 2026 — Syracuse, IN
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Syracuse, IN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
