RACE FOR THE WARRIOR
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price Free - $40.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 11th Annual Race for the Warrior on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Allen! This spirited event kicks off at 10:00 AM at the Fort Wayne International Airport, where participants will enjoy a stroller-friendly course. The Race for the Warrior supports the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council and their Military Support Fund, making it a meaningful occasion for all involved.
Gates will open at 8:30 AM for packet pickup and same-day registration, so arrive early to get settled. The Training Trot will start at 11:30 AM, offering a chance for all ages to join in the fun. This event will proceed rain or shine, so be prepared for any weather! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a fantastic day of racing and community spirit!
Gates will open at 8:30 AM for packet pickup and same-day registration, so arrive early to get settled. The Training Trot will start at 11:30 AM, offering a chance for all ages to join in the fun. This event will proceed rain or shine, so be prepared for any weather! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a fantastic day of racing and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE WARRIOR AT 10:00 AM. R4TW SUPPORTS THE NORTHEAST INDIANA BASE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND THEIR MILITARY SUPPORT FUND. THE RACE WILL TAKE FLIGHT ON THE STROLLER FRIENDLY RUNWAYS AT THE FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE (NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED).
RACE T-SHIRT/SWAG NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS MADE AFTER 5/1/2025.
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GATES OPEN 5/17/24 AT 8:30 AM FOR PACKET PICKUP/CHECK-IN AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
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TRAINING TROT START TIME - 11:30 AM
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BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE
RACE T-SHIRT/SWAG NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS MADE AFTER 5/1/2025.
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GATES OPEN 5/17/24 AT 8:30 AM FOR PACKET PICKUP/CHECK-IN AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
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TRAINING TROT START TIME - 11:30 AM
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BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$40.00
Registration Fee includes: Race Event Family Entertainment R4TW T-Shirt (For registration made before 5/1/25) Lunch with the Warriors Water 1 Beer +21yrs -
5K Ruck Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$40.00
A "Ruck" is a common activity in the military where a soldier marches with a backpack on, typically holding all the gear they will need to live out of in the field. This can be done as either a run or a walk. For R4TW's Ruck, we are encouraging giving back to the community by filling up a backpack with canned goods and rucking a 5K. All canned goods will be donated to the Community Harvest Food Bank. Sign up for this 5K Ruck and see if you can ruck like a real soldier! Registration Fee includes: Race Event Family Entertainment R4TW T-Shirt (For registration made before 5/1/25) Lunch with the Warriors Water 1 Beer - +21yrs -
5K Adaptive Division
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$40.00
For individuals with permanent physical and/or visual impairments. Individuals with Physical Disabilities: Individuals with a permanent physical disability that precludes them from participating at a high level with their peers in non adaptive programs. Amputation/limb loss, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, leg length discrepancy, permanent joint disorders, cerebral palsy/brain injury/stroke and other orthopedic and locomotor disabilities are just a few of the examples. Individuals with Visual Impairments: Individuals who have vision that's not correctable through glasses, contacts, etc are encouraged to signed up under the "Adaptive Division". Registration Fee includes: Race Event Family Entertainment R4TW T-Shirt (For registration made before 5/1/25) Lunch with the Warrior 1 Beer - +21yrs -
5K Run W/Your Dog
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$40.00
We are incorporating a parallel 'lane' for those that wish to bring their leashed K9 friend for fun at the airport! Dogs are encouraged to participate in the run as long as they are leashed at all times, current on rabies and distemper vaccines, and have excellent temperament with other dogs and children. Registration Fee includes: Race Event Family Entertainment R4TW T-Shirt (For registration made before 5/1/25) Lunch with the Warriors Water 1 Beer - +21yrs -
Kids Run - Training Trot
Sat 17th May 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
Free
After the race, your child ages 3-8 is invited to participate in the free Training Trot. If you would like your child to participate please sign up each participating child using this option. If you would like your child to not share your lunch, please purchase a extra lunch for them using the Lunch w/the Warriors option ($10.00). The start time listed is an approximation. -
Lunch W/the Warriors
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$10.00
Lunch w/the Warriors includes: Lunch & Water Beer for purchase. All events and displays on the race site are open for you as you encourage runners and enjoy the DJ! -
5K Virtual
Incl. T-Shirt
$40.00
Virtual Option 5K/Walk/Run/Ruck Make sure you enter your time no later than 5/19/25 11:59pm
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RACE FOR THE WARRIOR