Saturday, April 26th at PFW
5K Registration: Adult tickets are $40, student/youth tickets are $25, and pups are $10. The 5K will begin at 9am.
1 Mile Registration: Adult tickets are $35, student tickets are $15, and pups are $10. The Mile will begin at 9:15am.
Student discounts will automatically be applied for participants 22 and under. You will have the option to add your dog to the "Pup Run" for $10. Prices will increase after April 7th. Any registrations received after April 7th will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.
The Race for Equality 5K Walk/Run raises funds for YWCA’s work towards equality, which includes community events, assessing community priority areas for equality, and developing educational content to share with Fort Wayne and the northeast Indiana community.
The theme of our 2025 event is “Until Justice Just Is” and we will focus on how we can move together towards a better, more just community for all!
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities here.
2025 Highlights
One Mile Fun Run: We’re excited to offer for the very first time a 1 mile walk/run option for participants!
Official Fort Wayne Running Club Points Series Event: Learn more here.
2nd Annual Pup Run: Register your pup to conquer the course with you! Your pet is required to be on a leash at all times and you must clean up after your pet if they take a potty break during the event. All pups that register will receive a special gift!
“Couch to 5K” Training Plan: All registrants will have access to a training plan (created by Lynn Marbach and endorsed by Three Rivers Running Company) to prepare for the event. The plan will include educational and engaging aspects about racial justice.
Teams: You can create a team and join other teams for FREE. Standing up for racial justice is more fun and effective with friends! The team that raises the most money will be presented with YWCA branded water bottles! The winning team will be determined by the total dollars raised by April 14th. To join or create a team if you’re already registered, login to your account and select Manage Registration > Teams.
Scenic Route: Discover the beauty of Purdue Fort Wayne in the spring as you run/walk through their picturesque campus, even crossing over the St. Joseph River! The course will be lined with local and national statistics surrounding equality.
Family-Friendly and Accessible: Bring the whole family for a day of fitness and fun! The course is fully accessible for wheelchairs. For just $10 you can enter your dog in the Pup Run! The course is fully accessible for wheelchairs. Strollers are welcome at no additional cost.
Community Support: Every step you take supports a worthy cause, with proceeds from the event benefiting YWCA’s work towards equality. Building a more just community takes all of us, so YWCA wants to offer community members the opportunity to run the race for equality, together.
Music & Activities: Keep your energy high with live music and activities throughout the event!
Community Partners: Local organizations will be joining us, so get excited to stop by their tables and learn about their work in our community.
Thank you to NIPSCO for being our 2025 Title Sponsor!
Thank you to our Champion and Advocate Sponsors:
To pledge your support for our 2025 event please, complete our 2025 Race for Equality Sponsorship Packet and email it to us.