2026 - The Shepherd's Hand Community 5k
2026 distances
Running
5k Walker/Runner (9-10 a.m., 9 yrs & older)
Come join us for the 6th annual walk/run 5k at The Shepherd's Hand Community Outreach Center on Saturday, May 2nd! This is a family-friendly fundraiser event that will take place on the south-east side of Fort Wayne. Individuals may sign up to walk/run or donate to sponsor a walker/runner. Registration is $20 per racer if you register by March 31st (or $25 after March 31st). Children 8 years old and under may register for free. For the safety of our younger participants, we do ask that all minors be accompanied by an adult at all times. Walkers/runners who registered by March 31st will receive a free t-shirt the morning of the race. All other participants will receive a free t-shirt as long as supplies last. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
5k Walker/Runner (9-10 a.m., 8 yrs & younger)
Come join us for the 6th annual walk/run 5k at The Shepherd's Hand Community Outreach Center on Saturday, May 2nd! This is a family-friendly fundraiser event that will take place on the south-east side of Fort Wayne. Individuals may sign up to walk/run or donate to sponsor a walker/runner. Registration is $20 per racer if you register by March 31st (or $25 after March 31st). Children 8 years old and under may register for free. For the safety of our younger participants, we do ask that all minors be accompanied by an adult at all times. Walkers/runners who registered by March 31st will receive a free t-shirt the morning of the race. All other participants will receive a free t-shirt as long as supplies last. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
5k Volunteer 7:30 am - 11 am
Come join us for the 6th annual walk/run 5k at The Shepherd's Hand Community Outreach Center on Saturday, May 2nd! This is a family-friendly fundraiser event that will take place on the south-east side of Fort Wayne. Individuals may sign up to walk/run or donate to sponsor a walker/runner. Registration is $20 per racer if you register by March 31st (or $25 after March 31st). Children 8 years old and under may register for free. For the safety of our younger participants, we do ask that all minors be accompanied by an adult at all times. Walkers/runners who registered by March 31st will receive a free t-shirt the morning of the race. All other participants will receive a free t-shirt as long as supplies last. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Race-day weather
Conditions on April 25, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 8:31 PM local time (EDT) in Fort Wayne on April 25, 2026 — 13h 45m of daylight.
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