Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival 5K and 1 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Location: 301 North Elkhart Street, Wakarusa, IN
• 1-Mile Run Start: 7:30 AM
• 5K Start: 8:00 AM

🎉 Who Can Participate?

• Open To All: Whether you’re a seasoned runner, beginner, or walker, you are all welcome!
• Family Fun: Spend time with family and friends in the small town shops after the race.
• Festivities: Enjoy everything that the Maple Syrup Festival has to offer!

🍩 Special Offers

• Maple Syrup & Donut Dash 5K Bundle: Save 10% on each event when you sign up for both!
• Events: Maple Syrup 5K on April 26, 2025, Donut Dash 5K on September 20, 2025.
• More Info: Visit www.runsignup.com/nafdd for details.

👥 Group Registrations

• Multi-Person Pricing: Register 4 or more individuals simultaneously to save $3.00 per registrant.
• Choose Your Team: Join an existing group/team or start a new one!

📍 Location Information

• Venue: Northwood Middle School, 301 North Elkhart Street, Wakarusa, IN 46573.
• Entrances: Please use doors 17 & 13.

💵 Registration Fees

• November 28 - 30: $15.00 for 5K, $10.00 for 1 Mile Runs, $22.50 for Combo.
• December 1 - 31: $18.00 for 5K, $13.00 for 1 Mile Runs, $28.50 for Combo.
• January 1 - 31: $20.00 for 5K, $15.00 for 1 Mile Runs, $30.00 for Combo.
• April 20 - 26: $30.00 for 5K, $20.00 for 1 Mile Runs, $45.00 for Combo.
• Online Registration Ends: April 26, 2025, at 8:30 AM.

🏅 Awards

• Kids' 1-Mile Run: Top 3 boys and girls aged 12 and under will receive Maple Syrup Awards.
• 1-Mile Competitive Run: Top 3 overall male and female participants will receive awards.
• 5K Race: Awards for top 3 overall finishers and for each age group.

👶 Age Requirements

• 5K & Combo: Kids must be at least 6 years old on race day.
• 1 Mile 12/U: Kids must be at least 4 years old on race day.
• 1 Mile 13/U: Kids must be at least 13 years old on race day.

🐾 Dog Guidelines

• Leash Requirements: All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash.
• Supervision: Owners must supervise their dogs at all times.
• Housekeeping: Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
• Gym Policy: Dogs are not allowed in the middle school gym.

⏱️ Important Information

• Chip Timing: Chip timing by Watts My Time.
• No Refunds: All registrations are final.
• Parking: Available at Northwood Middle School and Wakarusa Elementary School (400 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN 46573).

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and registration, visit Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival 5K.