20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 2:00 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $38
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20262:00 PM | $38 | – |
| 5 Mile Run/Walk | 8K | Oct 4, 20262:00 PM | $38 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $38 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 8K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 2:00 PM. The start sits about 830 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
425 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (eRunner Timing and Results) for 20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 39:18 or better, the top quarter in 45:18, and half the field in 54:55; the last tenth came in after 1:14:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 57:16 | 36:15 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 41:25 |
| 30-39 | 51:26 | 39:00 |
| 40-49 | 46:07 | 35:20 |
| 50-59 | 50:16 | 39:59 |
| 60-69 | 53:41 | 43:40 |
| 70+ | 1:11:46 | 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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 42 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union 8K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 102 to 152 finishers, and the median time rose from 51:24 to 54:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152 (+13%) | 54:55 | under 39:18 | 27:55 |
| 2024 | 135 (+11%) | 52:42 | under 40:12 | 31:26 |
| 2023 | 122 (-5%) | 47:24 | under 37:57 | 29:35 |
| 2022 | 128 (+25%) | 50:03 | under 36:40 | 30:55 |
| 2021 | 102 | 51:24 | under 39:42 | 32:44 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 45:18, against 41:50 in a typical Indiana 8K, so times here run 8 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 October 4 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 425 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 830 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (Oct 10, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $38 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $38, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 8K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- 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, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 152 runners finished the 5 Mile Run/Walk; the median finish was 54:55 and the winner ran 27:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 45:18, against 41:50 in a typical Indiana 8K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 425 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845.
From the organizers
Join the Fort Wayne Running Club as we continue the tradition of supporting Riley Children's Hospital with the 20th Annual Run for Riley. Participants may choose between the 5 mile chip timed race or the 5K chip timed event. The event is once again brought to you by ProFed Credit Union.
Both events begin at Maple Creek Middle School and progress to the beautiful paved trails of the Fort Wayne Greenway. The course splits with 5 mile participants going one way and 5K participants going the other way. We are excited about a new course this year that will utilize the new Fort Wayne trails in front of the school.