Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival 5K
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Event overview
The Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival 5K Run / Walk and Maple 1 Mile Run / Walk takes place on April 25, 2026 in Wakarusa, IN. The event is based at NorthWood Middle School, 301 North Elkhart Street, Wakarusa, IN 46573. Distances offered include:
- Maple Syrup 5K Run/Walk
- Maple 1-Mile Run/Walk (kids and competitive options available)
Entry options include a combo that covers both the 1-mile and the 5K. Age guidelines: 5K and combo participants must be at least 6 years old; the 1-mile for 12 and under is open to ages 4–12; the 1-mile competitive category is open to ages 13 and older. Chip timing is provided by Watts My Time.
Logistics and policies
Packet pick-up is available the evening before the event at NorthWood Middle School and on race day at designated school doors. Register by March 15, 2026 to guarantee a race t-shirt; a no-shirt option reduces the fee by $5. Strollers are permitted; bikes, scooters, skates, and rollerblades are not. Pets are not allowed, except certified service animals. Parking is available at NorthWood Middle School and Wakarusa Elementary School (400 N Washington St). There are no refunds. Multi-person pricing and additional group discounts are offered for groups registering together. Awards are given to top finishers in the 1-mile and 5K, including top overall male and female in the 5K and top 3 in each listed age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
