Back for its sixth year, Wabash Run The River invites RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES to experience one of Wabash Countys most scenic events. This chip-timed race begins in the heart of Wabash County and follows the beautiful Wabash River corridor along the Wabash River Trail [https://www.wabashrivertrail.org/]. Participants can choose from a HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES), 10K, OR 5K DISTANCE, whether theyre chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the journey. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races.

BIG THANK YOU TO CHITTICK INSURANCE, OUR CORPORATE SPONSOR!

FRIDAY:
EVENING - Runner check-in/packet pick-up at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground
5 PM - 8 PM - Wabash First Friday family-friendly street festival

SATURDAY:
MORNING- Runner check-in/packet pick-up & day of registration at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jWpVb1ix7oUnyyev6]
8:30 AM - Half marathon start
8:45 AM - MyTeam Triumph [https://www.facebook.com/MyTeamTriumphWabashCounty/] start
9 AM - 10K/5K start
12 PM - Course closes

MORE DETAILS:
New this year every participant will receive a Finisher Medal!
YOUTH PRICING 17 and younger are $25 (they are ineligible for prize money)
STROLLER Kiddos in strollers are free

CASH PRIZES
Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor, Chittick Insurance [https://chittickag.com/], we offer cash prizes for the top 3 overall finishers for male and female athletes! *YOUTH, 17 AND UNDER, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CASH PRIZES*

EVEN MORE RACE DAY DETAILS:

CHIP TIMER: Crossroads Event and Timing stopwatch

START/FINISH LINE: Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground

PARKING: There are several parking lots around Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kpASzJgmhzWGpSht7]. We will have EVENT PARKING signs in the lots that are available to our participants. A few parking lots include the Honeywell Center, Pathfinder Services, YMCAs big lot, and Clear Water Solutions. Again - look for the EVENT PARKING signs. See the parking map <HERE [https://visitwabashcounty.com/3d-flip-book/wabash-run-the-river-parking-map/]>.

BATHROOMS: There will be several portable restrooms available at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground and at each water station along the course.

WEATHER: The event takes place RAIN OR SHINE with no inclement weather backup date. Some of the best and most memorable runs take place on days that aren't 70, sunny, and with no wind. No matter what the weather forecast says, run safely and make the most of it because we are sure glad you are here!

The Director of Wabash County Emergency Management monitors the weather conditions closely. Should the event need to be canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, a notification will appear on the website and be pushed via the Wabash County Adventure Series Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/d2dcenturyride] page. Please note that no refunds are issued due to the advance purchase of hospitality services and support resources.

RESULTS: After crossing the finish line there will be a few Results QR codes near the finisher water station. The results are updated every couple of minutes. You can scan the QR code and or check the results on RUNSIGNUP.

AWARDS: The awards ceremony will be at the start/finish line. Thanks to our Corporate Sponsor, Chittick Insurance [https://chittickag.com/], we offer cash prizes for the top 3 overall finishers for male and female athletes! Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall top female and male finishers for the Half, the 10K, and the 5K.

**High school and college athletes are ineligible to accept cash rewards in accordance with IHSAA regulations. Should a high school or college athlete place first, second or third, in any of the WRTR races those funds will be donated to a local charity in their honor. It is up to the athlete to comply with all IHSAA regulations and not the responsibility of WRTR or its staff and volunteers to enforce said guidelines.**

DIGITAL COURSE MAPS:
Half Marathon Garmin Map HERE [https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/461142191]
10K Garmin Map HERE [https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/461141026]
5K Garmin Map HERE [https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/461140196]

TERRAIN: The race will be either on the road or a paved path. There will be turnaround flags on the course for each race with verification mats to know when you have reached the halfway point for each race length.

WATER STATIONS: There will be 4 water stations along the trail: located at 1 mile, 2 miles, 4 miles, 6 miles. As you return, runners will hit the same water stops. Portable bathrooms are available at each water station. Water and Gatorade will be available at each water station.

Bananas, Gatorade, and water will be available at the finish line.

WRTR GEAR: Event muscle tanks are provided at the event for registrations though the April 30th deadline and can be picked up during check-in. ALL MUSCLE TANKS ARE ADULT SIZES. Participants can check back by check-in/registration at 10:30 AM to see if there are any extra event tanks available at a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you in advance for your kind understanding.

PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE.

MAKE IT A WEEKEND: Join us for an unforgettable event! Arrive early, secure your hotel or Airbnb [https://visitwabashcounty.com/stay/], and savor the excitement of the First Friday [https://www.facebook.com/wabashfirstfriday] street festival, outdoor adventures [https://visitwabashcounty.com/outdoor-adventure/], arts & entertainment [https://www.visitwabashcounty.com/arts-entertainment/], museums [https://visitwabashcounty.com/history-museums/], and more [https://www.visitwabashcounty.com/]! Stay and play in Wabash County!