River Rat Run 2026 — Gas City, IN

Date
July 11, 2026
Location
Gas City, IN
Venue
211 East Main Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $25.00
Events
River Rat Run 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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The River Rat Run starts at 8:00 AM on July 11, 2026, in Gas City, Indiana, giving you time to settle in the night before without an extremely early wake-up call. This 5K running event takes place at 211 East Main Street and costs between $20 and $25 to enter. If you're traveling to the race, plan your arrival to allow for parking and packet pickup before the morning start. The straightforward entry price and mid-morning timing make this a manageable local race to fit into a weekend trip to central Indiana.

From the Race Organizer
The 5K race starts on A Street behind City Hall, heads North on 3rd Street to the track at Missisinewa High School. After a few laps on the track runners will then go along the perimeter of the school property and through one of the trails in the woods. Runners will exit the woods onto Garthwaite Road taking a left of H Street, taking a right back on to 3rd Street, and then finish back at the City Hall Pavilion. Sign-in and registration begin at 7:00 am at Hutchins Commons (Pavillion just West of City Hall) with the race starting at 8:00 am. Awards will follow shortly after the last person finishes the race. Awards will be given to the overall top male and female runners, and the top three male or female runners in each age group. Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Proceeds from this race go to support, Main Street Gas City, which strives toward strengthening vitality in our downtown district, celebrating Gas City's historic character while bringing our community together to enjoy all aspects that Gas City's downtown has to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is River Rat Run 2026 — Gas City, IN?

River Rat Run 2026 — Gas City, IN takes place on July 11, 2026. The race is held in Gas City, Indiana.

Where is River Rat Run 2026 — Gas City, IN held?

River Rat Run 2026 — Gas City, IN is held at 211 East Main Street in Gas City, Indiana.

Where can I find hotels near River Rat Run 2026 — Gas City, IN?

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