Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana 5K
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Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana 5K
The Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana 5K is a season closing celebratory event that gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. The closing 5K includes a community village experience and benefits the Girls on the Run Scholarship Fund. Every registered participant who completes the course receives a commemorative medal.
The event is held at Shoaff Park, Riverside Pavilion area, 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The course distance is 5K (3.1 miles). Free parking and designated accessible parking are available. The event is not chip timed and is described as a collaborative, noncompetitive celebration appropriate for walking, rolling, running or pushing at individual pace.
Registration uses tiered pricing: Early Bird $25 (8/1–9/30), Standard $35 (10/1–10/31), Delayed $40 (11/1–11/14) and in person event weekend registration $50. Program participants and coaches are pre-registered and do not need to register. All registrants sign liability waivers.
Safety and accessibility measures include race bibs for all participants, assigned running buddies, course monitoring and head counts, and a council safety plan with trained staff and volunteers. Service animals are welcome; pets are not allowed. Volunteers support setup, registration, course marshals, running buddies, water and cheer stations, and activity stations; volunteers appointed through the council undergo a background check. Merchandise, face painting, happy hair stations and water stations will be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
