St Practice Day 5K Free Fun Run 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Start time
- 1:00 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Practice Day 5K | 5K | Mar 7, 20271:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Mar 7.
Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
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 7:07 AM, and the St. Practice Day 5K starts at 1:00 PM. The start sits about 810 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lawton Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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 resultsAggregated from official results for St Practice Day 5K Free Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at St Practice Day 5K Free Fun Run?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:24 or better, the top quarter in 31:08, and half the field in 39:22; the last tenth came in after 58:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:32 | 29:50 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 24:11 |
| 30-39 | 47:25 | 37:18 |
| 40-49 | 32:00 | 26:05 |
| 50-59 | 50:52 | 24:34 |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:08, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 9 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 March 7 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 76 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
- Lawton Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46805Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 810 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 7, 2027), 2026 (Mar 8, 2026), 2025 (Mar 9, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is St Practice Day 5K Free Fun Run?
- Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 1:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 85 runners finished the St. Practice Day 5K; the median finish was 39:22 and the winner ran 19:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:08, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Lawton Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
From the organizers
Come out to Lawton Park on Sunday, March 9th in your finest kilt, fanciest tutu or just a green shirt and be ready to run, or walk, or roll a festive 5k.
The event is a free untimed fun run open to all participants.
Bring a comfortable pair of shoes and be prepared to walk, run or roll a few miles on the Fort Wayne Trails network.
We will follow a bicycle lead on the route launching from Lawton Park.
The route will be clearly and marked.
Dress to impress! Fun awards for the most festive participants.
Fun trophies will be awarded for fast runners and fancy dressers!
Run starts a 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 8th!