2026 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon

This year we want to celebrate America's 250th Birthday! Sign up for the STARS & STRIPES 5k or 10k and receive a special Miles That Matter Medal when you cross the finish line.

Get ready for an incredible morning of movement, purpose, and community! Join us on July 11, 2025 for the ACTS Miles That Matter Run/Walk 5K & 10K in beautiful Warsaw, Indiana. This annual event brings runners and walkers together for an inspiring experience on one of the most scenic courses in the area. Participants will enjoy stunning views of Pike Lake and finish strong as the course winds through the beautiful Beyer Farm Trail. Many runners say it’s a course they look forward to every year, and once you experience it, you’ll see why! Water stations will be available along the route to keep you refreshed and energized along the way.

Both the 5K and 10K races are professionally timed, so you can expect quick and accurate results shortly after you cross the finish line. The 5K includes 5-year age group divisions, with awesome awards for the top three finishers in each age group. The 10K features 9-year age group divisions, also awards to the top three in each category. In addition, we will celebrate the overall male and female winners in both race distances.

After the race, relax and celebrate your achievement with refreshments waiting at the finish, including fruit and cookies. Our event is proudly timed by TH Timing, known as one of the best race timing teams in the area, ensuring a smooth and professional race-day experience.

Most importantly, every step you take makes a difference. By participating in the Miles That Matter Run/Walk. Lace up your shoes, bring your friends and family, and come run or walk with purpose—because every mile truly matters! 🏃‍♂️✨

There is an entry fee for online registration and taxes.

Pre-registration is open now until July 5th. Includes t-shirt and fee is $25 plus fees. After July 5th registration is $30 plus fees and no shirt is guaranteed.

5K age group: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65 & over

10K age group: 16 & under; 17-25; 26-34; 35-43; 44-52; 53 & over.

NOTE A: Registrations placed October 1st or later will NOT include a shirt, but will still receive swag bags and be eligible for prize drawings & the finisher / winner medals. Past years' event shirts will be available for purchase ($5) if desired.

NOTE B: There will be NO paper registration forms for same-day registration. On race day, all registrations will be submitted online through this website so that racer data is in the system at race start. If you prefer to use the paper form, you can download it on the webpage below and drop it by Heartline on or before Thursday, October 8th so we can enter your registration manually.

RACE INFO / FAQ PAGE: https://heartlinepregnancycenter.org/donut-dash-5k/

HELP US REACH OUR $30,000 FUNDRAISING GOAL!

All Heartline services are free to clients, meaning we're entirely dependent on the generosity of our community to continue serving the most vulnerable hearts in our area - and the Donut Dash is one of our major fundraisers during the year. THANK YOU for taking part in this important work!

Heartline's 5K Walk/Run for Life Donut Dash starts and finishes at the Kosciusko Health Pavilion (1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN) and winds through the picturesque Lake City Greenway. This year's event will be on Saturday, October 10, 2026 beginning at 10:00 am (check-in /packet pickup starts at 8:30am). Each participant who registers by September 30th will receive an event shirt in their size.

YES, THERE ARE MEDALS! Along with winner's medals for each gender/age group, ALL finishers get a medal!

Awards will be given for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age category. Awards are also given for the Donut Dash Champions: the top three male and female finishers who eat a donut at each station (10 and under are only required to eat donut holes). The Donut Dash is a timed event (Tempo Run Timing).

Age Categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

A Beginning of a Tradition in Kosciusko County! You must be pre -registered to guarantee a medal, pumpkin, shirt or hoodie. Pre-registraion ends on November 1st st at1 PM. You may call our office 574-267-0969 if you have questions about registering after 1 PM.

All Bibs, shirts, pumpkins will be picked up day of race and day registration will be 7:45 am to 8:45 am (extends to 9:15 am for 5K participants) on Nov 7th

You will park in parking lot near the camp ground area and by the Pike Lake beach area.

Get ready for a great 5K event!! Our run/walk is a beautiful road course in Warsaw, IN. You will enjoy the view of Pike Lake and includes an amazing course as you go through the Beyer Farm trail. Runners and walkers have said this is a wonderful course and can't wait to participate each year. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin!

The Pumpkin Mile Run will be a great time for kids and they will get to pick out their very own pumpkin at the end of the run. Finishing medal for all participants.

Pumpkin painting and carving will be available for all.

Registration for Pumpkin Mile: This is a FREE run/walk!

Run or walk a mile and at the finish line you will get your very own pumpkin and a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment! The top 5 boys and girls overall winners will be recognized and given a special gift.

Registration for the Pumpkin Run 5K includes:

-Entry to the 5K

-2026 Lightweight Hoodie, Great for fall running

-2026 finisher's medal

-Cup of apple cider at the finish line

Overall Male and Female winner.

3.1 miles too easy? Choose the Tough Pumpkin 5K option and we'll supply you with a pumpkin to tag along during the 5K!

How it works:

1. Add Tough Pumpkin during registration.

2. Choose your pumpkin at packet pick-up (sizes range from a couple of pounds up to 15 pounds).

3. After crossing the finish line, you'll receive the exclusive Tough Pumpkin medal finisher medal!