Wabash Run The River
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Friendship Hill Park
Back for its sixth year, Wabash Run The River invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to experience one of Wabash County’s most scenic events
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Event Details
Back for its sixth year, Wabash Run The River invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to experience one of Wabash County’s most scenic events. This chip-timed race begins in the heart of Wabash County and follows the beautiful Wabash River corridor along the Wabash River Trail. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, or 5K distance, whether they’re chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the journey. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races thanks to our title sponsor, 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!
Event Timeline
FRIDAY, JUNE 4:
5 PM – 7 PM – Runner check-in/packet pick-up & day of registration at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground
5 PM – 8 PM – Wabash First Friday family-friendly street festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 5:
6:30 AM – 8 AM – Runner check-in/packet pick-up & day of registration at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground
8:10 AM – Welcome Remarks and National Anthem
8:30 AM – Half marathon start
8:45 AM – MyTeam Triumph start
9 AM – 10k/5k start
10:30 AM – 10k/5k awards
11 AM – Half marathon awards
12 PM – Course closes
MORE DETAILS:
New this year — every participant will receive a Finisher Medal!
Youth Pricing – 17 and younger are $25 🤩 (youth 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 less than a mile of the half marathon 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. 👇🏻
Packet Pickup: 🧍🏼
Friday night from 5 PM to 7 PM & Saturday morning 6:30 AM to 8 AM, runners will check-in to receive numbers & event tank (those who register before April 30) at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground.
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.
Strollers: 👶🏻
Kiddos in strollers are free. Strollers are allowed, but we ask you to stick to the back of the starting line to allow the super competitive athletes in front of you on the course.
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.
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, 17 and under, are not eligible for cash prizes*
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!
Free Event Muscle Tank & Finisher Medal
🚨 NEW THIS YEAR! Everyone gets a finisher medal. 🚨
Event muscle tanks are guaranteed with all registration types before May 1. All muscle tanks are adult sizes.
**Any excess tanks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 10:30 AM.**
Event Timeline
FRIDAY, JUNE 5:
Evening – Runner check-in & packet pick-up at Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground
5 PM – 8 PM – Wabash First Friday family-friendly street festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 6:
Morning – 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
10:30 AM – 10k/5k awards
11 AM – Half marathon awards
12 PM – Course closes
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