Indiana · 10K · 5K
River City Rat Race
River City Rat Race is a 10K and 5K event held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 15, 2026: open
- Start time
- 2:00 PM EDT
About the River City Rat Race
26th Annual River City Rat Race in Fort Wayne, IN.
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River City Rat Race: common questions
- When is the River City Rat Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the River City Rat Race held?
- In Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- What distances does the River City Rat Race offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the River City Rat Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the River City Rat Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 15, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 15, 2026).
- What time does the River City Rat Race start?
- 2:00 PM EDT.
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