RACE FOR THE WARRIOR
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 12602 Global Drive, Fort Wayne International Airport, 46809
- Type
- VIRTUAL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Runway racing for a cause. Experience a unique 5K on the Fort Wayne International Airport tarmac, supporting military families.
- Quirky
- For a Cause
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For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersJoin us for the 12th Annual Race for the Warrior, a 5K event taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. This unique race offers the chance to run on the adaptive and stroller-friendly runways of the Fort Wayne International Airport. Your participation directly supports the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council and their Military Support Fund, contributing to a meaningful cause. Prepare for a flat course, rain or shine, and enjoy a memorable experience on the tarmac.
What to expect
- Run a 5K on the flat, adaptive, and stroller-friendly runways of Fort Wayne International Airport.
- Support the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council's Military Support Fund with your participation.
- Packet pickup and same-day registration available starting at 8:30 am.
Standout details
- Run on airport runways
- Supports Military Support Fund
- Adaptive and stroller friendly
- Rain or shine event
Perks & features
- Shirt
- Stroller Friendly
Shirt
Stroller FriendlyFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $40.00
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $40.00
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $40.00
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT
+ 2 more optionsHide
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $40.00
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Lunch w/the Warriors
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $10.00
Opens Nov 12, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
From the organizer
Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for the 12th Annual Race for the Warrior at 10:00 am. R4TW supports the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council and their Military Support Fund. The race will take flight on the adaptive and stroller friendly runways at the Fort Wayne International Airport and will occur rain or shine (no refunds will be issued).
Race t-shirt/swag not guaranteed for registrations made after 5/1/2026.
Gates open 5/16/26 at 8:30 am for packet pickup/check-in and same day registration.
Training Trot start time - Approximately 11:30 am
Bicycles are NOT allowed on the course
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