2027 YWCA Race for a Reason 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Apr 24, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | May 8, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | May 8, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25 until Apr 23, then $30 until May 8.
- 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Apr 23, then $35 until May 8.
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Wayne runs 38:07, about 12:16 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:21 and men in 33:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Rotpac Racing) for 2027 YWCA Race for a Reason. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2027 YWCA Race for a Reason?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 29:06 or better, the top quarter in 35:06, and half the field in 45:59; the last tenth came in after 1:00:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:10 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 35:54 | 25:45 |
| 30-39 | 32:39 | 25:39 |
| 40-49 | 34:30 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 33:21 | 44:26 |
| 60-69 | 53:12 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 42 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
2027 YWCA Race for a Reason 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 190 to 110 finishers, and the median time dropped from 49:32 to 45:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 (-41%) | 45:59 | under 29:06 | 16:49 |
| 2025 | 185 (-3%) | 42:11 | under 24:03 | 16:09 |
| 2024 | 190 | 49:32 | under 26:47 | 17:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 35:06, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 23 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 YWCA Race for a Reason?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 24, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 110 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 45:59 and the winner ran 16:49.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 35:06, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 23 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
From the organizers
YWCA Northeast Indiana's annual Race for a Reason provides an opportunity for the community to come together in support of the critical services provided by YWCA Northeast Indiana. The 2027 Race for a Reason theme is "Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow".
The 2027 Race for a Reason will take place on Saturday, May 8th at Shoaff Park. Both the 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk will start at the Riverlodge Pavilion. Both races will begin at 9:00 AM. The event is professionally timed and includes awards by age and gender.