10K races near Bluffton

The Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K race series each fall, with all events beginning in the morning. The 5K includes a run/walk option, an untimed walk option, and an affordable kids’ fun division, making the day suitable for more than just competitive runners. The event's route is not specified, but the structure is evident: multiple distances utilize the same race period. Virtual 10K and 5K options are available for those unable to attend in person. All finishers receive a mug. Participants also get a race shirt, hot cider, and a caramel apple. Photos are shared using #HotCiderHustle.

The River City Rat Race is a fall 10K and 5K run/walk in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Both distances begin on East Main Street and conclude at the Old Fort. The race features a downtown course that guides participants through autumn park areas and along the riverfront, with proceeds benefiting the Great Fort Wayne Central YMCA. The 10K route utilizes the riverfront paths and serves as a Fort Wayne Run Club points race. The 5K offers a shorter path through the downtown parks for runners and walkers. The event is USATF sanctioned, includes a race shirt and finisher medal for participants, and recognizes Masters and age-group winners from young children to runners in their nineties.