Race for Wishes
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Elkhart, Indiana
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting "Race for Wishes" on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Elkhart, where community spirit meets a noble cause! This vibrant event, hosted at Concord Junior High School, features a thrilling 5K race, fun run, and walk, all aimed at making wishes come true for children in need. The race kicks off at 11 AM, with registration packets available for pickup from 9:00 to 10:30 AM on race day.
Participants of all ages are welcome to join in the fun, with awards for top runners across various age categories, including 11 and under, teens, and adults. Additionally, test your strength in a fun competition taking place throughout the event! Enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks while you cheer on the runners and celebrate community togetherness. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference and have fun—register before March 7 to secure your commemorative T-shirt!
Participants of all ages are welcome to join in the fun, with awards for top runners across various age categories, including 11 and under, teens, and adults. Additionally, test your strength in a fun competition taking place throughout the event! Enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks while you cheer on the runners and celebrate community togetherness. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference and have fun—register before March 7 to secure your commemorative T-shirt!
Organiser's Description
CONCORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IS VERY PROUD TO ONCE AGAIN BE PARTNERING WITH MAKE-A-WISH IN AN EFFORT TO _MAKE WISHES COME TRUE!_ THIS YEAR'S 5K RACE/FUN RUN/WALK WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28 @ 11AM. THE RACE WILL START AND END AT CJHS. REGISTRATION PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP INSIDE CJHS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE BETWEEN 9:00-10:30.
THERE IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOUR STRENGTH! THIS FUN EVENT WILL BE HELD BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE.
_Please Note: Race registrations received prior to March 7 are guaranteed a T-shirt!_
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP RUNNERS AS FOLLOWS:
* 11 and Under
* 12-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60 and over
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE STRONGEST PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
* 11 and under
* Teen Divisions (12-14, 15/16 and 17/18)
* Adult Division (Overall winner, Top two male & female)
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE/STRENGTH COMPETITION, THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS TO GATHER AND ENJOY FOOD AND DRINKS FROM AN ASSORTMENT OF FOOD TRUCKS.
THERE IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOUR STRENGTH! THIS FUN EVENT WILL BE HELD BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE.
_Please Note: Race registrations received prior to March 7 are guaranteed a T-shirt!_
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP RUNNERS AS FOLLOWS:
* 11 and Under
* 12-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60 and over
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE STRONGEST PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
* 11 and under
* Teen Divisions (12-14, 15/16 and 17/18)
* Adult Division (Overall winner, Top two male & female)
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE RACE/STRENGTH COMPETITION, THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS TO GATHER AND ENJOY FOOD AND DRINKS FROM AN ASSORTMENT OF FOOD TRUCKS.
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59397 Co Rd 11, Elkhart, 46517, IN, United States
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