2026 YWCA Race for a Reason 2027

The YWCA Race for a Reason is an annual 5K run/walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with recent events held on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. The 5K starts first in the morning, followed shortly by the one-mile option, allowing participants to choose between a timed race and a shorter community walk. The event raises support for YWCA Northeast Indiana and the services it provides in the region. It is professionally timed, gives awards by age and gender, and uses a community-focused theme such as “Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow” to connect the race day to the organization’s work.