20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN

Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Venue
425 Union Chapel Rd
Start Time
2:00 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $38.00
Events
5 Mile Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join the Fort Wayne Running Club as we continue the tradition of supporting Riley Children's Hospital with the 20th Annual Run for Riley. Participants may choose between the 5 mile chip timed race or the 5K event. Both events begin at Maple Creek Middle School and progress to the beautiful paved trails of the Fort Wayne Greenway. The course splits with 5 mile participants going one way and 5K participants going the other way. All participants end on the school track. After the event join us in the school cafeteria to bid on the silent auction items, the 5 mile race awards and as always the wonderful treats and snacks Run for Riley has become known for. Make sure you stay for the announcement of our donation total to Riley Hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN?

20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Where is 20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN held?

20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN is held at 425 Union Chapel Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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