26th Annual River City Rat Race
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About the Race
The 26th annual 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 Great Fort Wayne Central YMCA. ***2026 RACE MAPS SCROLL DOWN - RETURNING TO THE OLD COURSE ***THE 10K IS ONCE AGAIN A FORT WAYNE RUN CLUB POINTS RACE ***LOOK FOR MORE UPDATES SOON ON THE COURSE - USATF SANCTIONING/CHAMPIONSHIP INFO Race T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Group Awards Packet Pick-up: Saturday Oct....
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How hard is the 26th Annual River City Rat Race 10K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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