Wabash Run The River
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Event Details
Wabash Run The River is back for its fourth year! This chip-timed race kicks off in the heart of Wabash County and winds along the stunning Wabash River, offering an unforgettable experience for both competitive athletes and casual runners alike. Choose your challenge—a 13.1-mile half marathon, 10K, or 5K—each route enjoys the beauty of the Wabash River Trail. The stakes are high—cash prizes await the top male and female finishers in all three races. Don’t miss your chance to race, revel, and run the river!
Get ready to hit the ground running because Wabash Run the River is back for it’s 4th year on June 7th! 🏃💨 Lace up, stretch out, and bring your A-game—because cash prizes are up for grabs for the top male and female finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, thanks to our awesome friends at Chittick Insurance! 💰
Want to race with your crew? Team registrations are open, so rally your squad and make it a run to remember! We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Cash Prizes
Half Marathon
First Place Male & Female – $500
Second Place Male & Female – $250
Third Place Male & Female – $150
10K Race
First Place Male & Female – $250
Second Place Male & Female – $150
Third Place Male & Female – $75
5K Race
First Place Male & Female – $150
Second Place Male & Female – $75
Third Place Male & Female – $50
*Youth registrations will not be eligible for price money*
Event Timeline
FRIDAY, JUNE 6:
4 PM – 6 PM – Runner check-in & packet pick-up at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground
5 PM – 8 PM – Wabash First Friday family-friendly street festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 7:
6:30 AM – 8 AM – Runner check-in & day of registration at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground
8:30 AM – Half marathon start
8:45 AM – MyTeam Triumph start
9 AM – 10k/5k start
11 AM – Awards
12 PM – Course closes
MORE DETAILS:
Youth Pricing – New this year is youth pricing! 🤩 17 and younger are $25 (registration does not include pint glass and they are ineligible for prize money)
Stroller – Kiddos in strollers are free 👶🏻
Chip Timer – Crossroads Event and Timing ⏱️
Location – Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground 🛹
Terrain – Race will be on mostly paved trail with a small section of the half on crushed gravel.
Race day logistics
Digital route maps: 🗺️ (course closes at noon)
HALF MARATHON ROUTE, 10K ROUTE, 5K ROUTE
Free parking: 🚙
Parking is available in several locations, click button below for map. 👇🏻
Turnaround flags: 🏁
There will be a turnaround flag for each route to indicate when to turn around.
Water stations: 💦
There will be 4 water stations located along the route and marked on the digital routes above.
Restrooms: 🚽
There will be restrooms at every water station along the route.
Timing mats: ⏱️
There will be timing mats along the routes for verifying times.
Weather: 💧
This event is RAIN OR SHINE with no inclement weather backup date.
Safety: 👮🏻♂️
The Director of Wabash County Emergency Management monitors the weather conditions closely. Should the event need to be canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, a notification will appear on the website and be pushed via the Wabash County Adventure Series Facebook page.
Refunds: 💰
Please note that no refunds are able to be issued due to the advance purchase of support resources.
Free Event Muscle Tank & Pint Glass
Event muscle tanks and commemorative pint glasses are guaranteed with adult registrations made before May 1. Event muscle tanks are guaranteed with youth registrations made through April 30th. All muscle tanks are adult sizes.
**Any excess tanks and glasses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 11 AM.**
REGISTER NOW!Bring the whole gang!
Want to race with your crew? Team registrations are open, so rally your squad and make it a run to remember! We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
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