Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival 5K
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Event details
The Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival running events take place on April 25, 2026, at NorthWood Middle School, 301 North Elkhart Street, Wakarusa, IN 46573. Events include a 5K and a 1-mile run/walk, plus a combo option that covers both distances. Participant age guidelines: the 5K and combo require participants to be at least 6 years old; the 1-mile has separate divisions for ages 4–12 and for ages 13 and older. Registration for most events opens November 23, 2025; the combo option opens November 21, 2025. Prices listed in the source include $15 for the 5K, $5 for the single 1-mile events, and $15 for the combo.
- 5K
- 1 mile
- Combo: 5K + 1 mile
Logistics and policies
Packet pick-up is available the day before the race at the American Legion (114 W Waterford St, Wakarusa) and on race day at NorthWood Middle School; race-day pickup uses Doors 17 and 13. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by March 15, 2026; a no-shirt option reduces the fee. Chip timing is provided by Watts My Time. Parking is available at NorthWood Middle School and Wakarusa Elementary School (400 N Washington St). The event policy states no refunds, strollers are allowed, pets are not allowed except certified service animals, and participants must be registered. Awards are given to the top finishers in the 1-mile divisions and to top overall and age-group finishers in the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.