Race 4 Independence
About this race
Join us for the 2026 Race 4 Independence. This is a 5K walk/run and a 2.5K walk/run. This event will also have several options for a 2.5K walk/run/stroll for people with disabilities (wheelchair, assisted walking, and low-vision). The League's mission is to provide and promote opportunities to allow people with disabilities to achieve their full potential. We strive to help people with disabilities remain independent or achieve independence.
The League was established in 1950. We have been serving people with disabilities for over 75 years.
There are over 90,000 people with disabilities in Fort Wayne and another 22,000 in the surrounding counties. As the need for services and programs grows, The League steps up to the challenge. We have over 14 programs and services, and serve the 11 counties in Northeast Indiana. We could not do what we do without the support of our community. Thank you for joining us to raise awareness and support for people with disabilities.
Sign up today. Become an individual fundraiser or create a team of fundraisers to make a bigger impact.
Helen Keller once said, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Sponsorships are available. Please contact John Guingrich, President/CEO, at JohnG@the-league.org or 260-250-4232.
For race or event questions, contact Ron Clark, Marketing and Development Manager at ronc@the-league.org or 260-305-2711.
*This is a pet-friendly event. Please make sure your pet is leashed at all times.
Race Day Information:
- Location: Purdue Fort Wayne Alumni Plaza (2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805)
- This area is located between the Walb Student Union and the Library off Walb Circle Drive.
- Parking: Parking is free and available in P2 (Parking Garage 2) next to the Walb Student Union
- Race Packets and Pick-up: Race Packets, Bibs, and T-shirts will be available at 7:30 AM on the day of the event (July 26, 2025)
- Day of Registration is Available: Online Only
Weather Related Issues:
- The Race Team will use Weatherbug for any severe or adverse weather conditions.
- Barring severe storms and lightening, the race will continue as scheduled. If delays due to weather are required, all participants will receive a notification from the RunSignUp App with the information.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Enjoy a beautiful run through the Purdue Fort Wayne Campus.
Walking
2.5K Walk (Individual)
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Purdue Fort Wayne Campus.
2.5K Walk (Family)
2.5K Walk (Ambulatory Walk)
2.5K Walk (Low Vision Walk)
Wheelchair
2.5K Walk (Wheelchair Use)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Wayne, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 9:04 PM local time (EDT) in Fort Wayne on July 25, 2026 — 14h 34m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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2026 results — Race 4 Independence
72 finishers across 6 distances · leading places in the 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksan Slater | 16:16 | 5:14 /mi |
| 2 | Andrew Wyss | 16:22 | 5:16 /mi |
| 3 | Marco Cavacini | 16:27 | 5:18 /mi |
| 4 | Camden Bayless | 16:31 | 5:19 /mi |
| 5 | Ian Herber | 17:56 | 5:46 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 70 Fort Wayne events
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