Water Drop 5K - Lafayette

JUL
11
2026
A 5K run/walk and a free kids run held in Lafayette as part of Wabash Riverfest, with the 5K limited to 200 participants. The course follows the Sagamore and Wabash Heritage Trails and finishes beneath the pedestrian bridge, with proceeds supporting river conservation.
Sat 11 Jul 2026
5 kilometers

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Water Drop 5K Run/Walk and Water Droplet Kids Run

The event takes place in Lafayette, Indiana as part of Wabash Riverfest, with check-in and finish at Tapawingo Park (200 N 2nd St, Lafayette, IN 47901). The 5K field is limited to 200 participants.

Distances:

  • 5K Run/Walk, capped at 200 participants
  • Water Droplet Kids Run, free

Packet pick-up options are offered the day before at the John Dennis Wellness Center (1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN) and on race day at Tapawingo Park. Race-day registration is available for both events with set closing times for each category.

Logistics include bus transportation from Tapawingo Park to the 5K start area. The 5K course begins on the Sagamore Trail near Duncan Road and Sagamore, follows the Sagamore Trail and Wabash Heritage Trail, detours briefly onto Canal Street near the substation, returns to the Heritage Trail toward the Amtrak boarding dock, crosses the pedestrian bridge toward West Lafayette, and finishes beneath the bridge at Tapawingo Park.

All event proceeds will be donated to the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation to support Wabash Riverfest, environmental education, and conservation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
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