25th Annual River City Rat Race
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the 25th Annual River City Rat Race, happening on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Fort Wayne, Indiana! This exciting event features both a scenic 10K and a spirited 5K race that will take you through the picturesque autumn parks and along the stunning riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, the River City Rat Race promises a memorable experience for everyone.
Participants can look forward to long-sleeved shirts, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a variety of award categories for top finishers, including overall male and female winners, as well as age group awards. Be sure to pick up your race packet on Saturday, October 18th, from 4-6 PM at the Central Branch YMCA or on race day at Freimann Square. With pre-race registration available for just $50 and race day registration at $60, it’s time to lace up your running shoes and join in on the excitement while supporting a great cause for the local YMCA!
Participants can look forward to long-sleeved shirts, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a variety of award categories for top finishers, including overall male and female winners, as well as age group awards. Be sure to pick up your race packet on Saturday, October 18th, from 4-6 PM at the Central Branch YMCA or on race day at Freimann Square. With pre-race registration available for just $50 and race day registration at $60, it’s time to lace up your running shoes and join in on the excitement while supporting a great cause for the local YMCA!
Organiser's Description
Described by Runners World writer Hal Higdon as One of the most scenic 10Ks Ive ever run, the River City Rat Race is a 10K Race and 5K Race through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. The race is fun and family-friendly, and benefits the local YMCA.
Shirts for 2025 will be long sleeved. Color TBD. Shirts will be first come, first served. Sizes are not guaranteed.
YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE YOU WANT TO RUN. The map is different this year so please only register for the race you want to finish.
Packet Pick-up:
Saturday Oct. 18th, from 4-6:00pm at the Central Branch YMCA, 1020 S. Barr Street, and race day at Freimann Square from 11:00-1:00pm at 201 E. Main St.
Pre-race day registration is available on Oct. 18th from 4-6:00pm at packet pick-up for $50 at the downtown YMCA: 1020 S. Barr St.
Race Day Registration: $60
Race start is 200 E. Main St. - Finish line is at the the Old Fort!
Award Categories:
* Top 3 overall male and female for each race
* Top 3 overall Masters male and female for each race
* Top Runner for each age group:
* 1-14 years old
* 15-19 years old
* 20-24 years old
* 25-29 years old
* 30-34 years old
* 35-39 years old
* 40-44 years old
* 45-49 years old
* 50-54 years old
* 55-59 years old
* 60-64 years old
* 65-69 years old
* 70-74 years old
* 75-79 years old
* 80-99 years old
Shirts for 2025 will be long sleeved. Color TBD. Shirts will be first come, first served. Sizes are not guaranteed.
YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE YOU WANT TO RUN. The map is different this year so please only register for the race you want to finish.
Packet Pick-up:
Saturday Oct. 18th, from 4-6:00pm at the Central Branch YMCA, 1020 S. Barr Street, and race day at Freimann Square from 11:00-1:00pm at 201 E. Main St.
Pre-race day registration is available on Oct. 18th from 4-6:00pm at packet pick-up for $50 at the downtown YMCA: 1020 S. Barr St.
Race Day Registration: $60
Race start is 200 E. Main St. - Finish line is at the the Old Fort!
Award Categories:
* Top 3 overall male and female for each race
* Top 3 overall Masters male and female for each race
* Top Runner for each age group:
* 1-14 years old
* 15-19 years old
* 20-24 years old
* 25-29 years old
* 30-34 years old
* 35-39 years old
* 40-44 years old
* 45-49 years old
* 50-54 years old
* 55-59 years old
* 60-64 years old
* 65-69 years old
* 70-74 years old
* 75-79 years old
* 80-99 years old
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