YWCA Race for a Reason

APR

25

2026

Join the YWCA Race for a Reason on April 25 at Purdue Fort Wayne to support YWCA Northeast Indiana and Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow. Choose a chip timed 5K or a fun 1 mile and celebrate community, teams, and pups.

Sat 25 Apr 2026

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event summary

The 2026 YWCA Race for a Reason is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event is organized by YWCA Northeast Indiana to support the organization’s services. The race theme is "Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow". The event is chip timed and includes awards by age and gender.

Events and entries

5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

The 5K entry fee is $40, with reduced pricing of $25 for ages 0-14 and ages 15-22. The 1 Mile entry fee is $30, with reduced pricing of $15 for ages 0-22. Entry fees increase after April 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Location and additional notes

The race takes place on Purdue Fort Wayne’s campus at 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. The event page lists team participation options, a pup run, community partners, and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Results from prior years are available for review. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk

1 Mile Fun Run/walk