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The Run White & Blue 5K is NAMI Fort Wayne’s annual fundraiser for mental health awareness held annually on July 4th.
The 2024 race will be held at Shoaff Parkat 6401 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Pre- and post-race festivities will take place in Conklin Pavilion.
The race begins at 9 AM this year followed immediately by the awards ceremony and door-prize drawings. Race chip timing is provided by eRunner Timing and Results.
Cost of entry is $35 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and under. Pre-registration is available online until June 30. Race day registration is offered beginning at 8 AM.
Each participant receives a patriotic performance-style T-shirt in their preferred size if registration is completed by June 17. 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 drawn during the awards ceremony—winners must be present to win. Prizes for 2024 include a 6-month, household YMCA membership, Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam, a free Ultimate Car Wash for Mike’s Carwash, a peanut bucket with dinner-for-two pass for Texas Roadhouse, 2 dinner entrees, chips and queso dip for Chipotle, picnic items, Lassus Bros. gift cards and more!
