Join us for the annual Run White and Blue 5K for mental health awareness to be held at 9 AM on July 4, 2026 at Shoaff Park, Conklin Pavilion.
The Run White & Blue 5K is NAMI Fort Wayne’s annual fundraiser for mental health awareness held annually on July 4th.
The 2026 race will once again be held at Shoaff Park at 6401 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Pre- and post-race festivities will take place in Conklin Pavilion.
Pre-registration is available online until June 30. Race day registration is offered from 8:00 – 8:45 AM.
Packet pick-up is available July 3rd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and July 4th beginning at 7:30 am at Conklin pavilion.
The race begins at 9 AM and is followed immediately by the awards ceremony. Race chip timing is provided by hip timing provided by In Motion Timing.
Cost of entry is $35 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and under. A no t-shirt option is available for $30 adult/$10 youth.
A patriotic, performance-style T-shirt in your preferred shirt size is only guaranteed if registration is completed by June 14.
Water and light refreshments are provided after the race. All participants also receive a free Kona Ice after the race.
Special prizes are awarded to the fastest overall male and female runner. Medals are awarded to the top runner in each age division (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+). Runners are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue attire with prizes awarded to the most patriotically costumed male and female runners.
All runners are eligible for random door prizes.
2026 prizes are sponsored by:
Parkview YMCA — a free 6 month family membership
Mike’s Carwash — a free Ultimate Carwash certificate
Drive & Shine — free carwash
Granite City — gift certificate for dinner
Zestos — gift cards for frozen treats
DeBrand Fine Chocolates — gift card for 2 free tours
Financial sponsors for the 2026 race include:
The Carriage House — Hero Sponsor
Speedway Construction Products — Champion Sponsor
In Memory of Duane Kronberg — Champion Sponsor
