YWCA Race for a Reason
About this race
YWCA Northeast Indiana's annual Race for a Reason provides an opportunity for the community to come together in support of the critical services provided by YWCA Northeast Indiana. The 2026 Race for a Reason theme is "Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow".
The 2026 Race for a Reason will take place on Saturday, April 25th on Purdue Fort Wayne's campus with a 5K start time of 9:00 AM and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk start time of 9:05 AM. The event is professionally timed and includes awards by age and gender.
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5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fort Wayne.
About Fort Wayne
YWCA Race for a Reason takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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