Run, White, and Blue 5K takes place at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 4, 2026. The event features a single 5K distance and starts at 9:00 AM. Entry is $35.00. If you're traveling to Fort Wayne for this Independence Day race, you'll want accommodations within reasonable driving distance of Shoaff Park to make an early morning start manageable. Consider booking hotels in central Fort Wayne, which offer convenient access to the park and allow time for a pre-race meal and warm-up routine before the 9:00 AM gun.
From the Race Organizer
Online registration is now closed. You can still register in person on July 3 at Conklin Pavilion 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In-person registration is also available on July 4 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Race fee for no-shirt option is $30! The 2026 Run, White and Blue 5 K to benefit NAMI Fort Wayne will be held on July 4, 2026 at Shoaff Park, Conklin Pavilion. The 5 K begins at 9:00 a.m. Day of race registration is July 4, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Special entry fee for runners 14 and under - $15*. Enter before June 14, 2026 to be guaranteed a performance t shirt in your size. Packet pick-up is July 3 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Conklin pavilion, Shoaff park. Packet pick-up is also July 4 beginning at 7:30 am at Conklin pavilion. All participants are eligible to win a six month membership to the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. Everyone entered will receive free shaved ice from Kona Ice. Be sure to wear your best red, white and blue. Chip timing provided by https://inmotiontiming.com/ Over flow parking is available at The Ridge Church, 6424 St. Joe Rd. 2026 Age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Your support of NAMI allows us to continue serving northeast Indiana through support, education, and advocacy. One NAMI Fort Wayne member has said, "Our family sunk into despair when we were unable to deal with the emotional devastation of watching our loved-ones lose the ability to manage the realities of everyday life. Once-productive family members were robbed of their competency to hold a job or form meaningful relationships. We were losing all the joy in our lives. At our first visit to a NAMI Fort Wayne support group we immediately felt accepted. We connected with several people affected by mental illness and shared ideas about helping our families. We later took Family-To-Family, a free 8 week class that empowered us to form our own strategies to navigate mental illness. Life still presents many challenges but thanks to NAMI we face those challenges with hope." *During the registration process for runners age 14 and under, age-based pricing will be applied at check out.
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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 Fort Wayne, 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
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When is Run, White, and Blue 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN?
Run, White, and Blue 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Where is Run, White, and Blue 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN held?
Run, White, and Blue 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN is held at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Where can I find hotels near Run, White, and Blue 5K 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN?
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