24th Annual River City Rat Race

Described by Runner’s World writer Hal Higdon as “One of the most scenic 10K’s I’ve ever run”, the River City Rat Race is a 10K Race and 5K Race through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. The race is fun and family-friendly, and benefits the local YMCA.

​Register Now!​

YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE YOU WANT TO RUN!

• ​Packet Pick-up: Saturday Oct. 19, from 5-7:30pm at the Central Branch YMCA, 1020 S. Barr Street, and race day from noon-1PM in the Central Branch lobby.
• ​Pre-race day registration is available on Oct. 14 from 5-7:30pm at packet pick-up for 540 at the Central Branch YMCA: 1020 S. Barr St., cash or check only. 
• ​Race Day Registration available until 1PM at Arts United Center, 303 E Main St: $60, cash or check only. 
• ​Race start is 200 E. Main St. - Finish line is at the the Old Fort!​
• Shirts from previous years will be available for $1 at packet pick up and at the finish line. 
• ​Hop River Brewing Company will have beer for sale at the finish line so bring a photo ID! There will be a restricted area for consuming alcohol.