Columbia City, Indiana · Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon is a half marathon, marathon, and running event held on Saturday, November 14, 2026. It is located at East Van Buren Street in Columbia City, Indiana.
The Fort Wayne Running Club is proud to host Runners on Pace “ROP” presented by Fort Wayne Orthopedics (formerly Runners on Parade) in its second year on the campus of our awesome title sponsor. Experience all the things that have made ROP Fort Wayne's favorite 5K, including a fantastic loop course, mostly roads with a straight stretch of paved trail in the final mile (mainly flat with a short hill at mile 2.6), cash prizes for overall open and master winners, gift cards for age group top three, youth awards, post-race refreshments and awards presentation under the canopy, custom designed race shirts. This location offers easy access to parking and the course borders the very beautiful Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve (Trip Advisor’s #24 of 114 things to do in Fort Wayne). This course will appeal to both the serious competitor and the causal walker/runner/families/youth seeking a fun and social summer morning.
Packet pickup will occur on Friday 7/10/26 at Fleet Feet Southwest (in the Village at Coventry) from 2-7 pm, and on race morning 7/11/26 under the canopy at Fort Wayne Orthopedics at 6:30 AM. Late registration will be offered at Fleet Feet on Friday 7/10/26 and at the event venue on race morning.
Youth (0-18) always get "early-bird" pricing
The race will start at 8:00am. View the course map below.
Awards and post race snacks will be offered under the canopy.
The Fort Wayne Running Club plans to follow guidance and implement safety measures for the benefit of all participants. The following policies will be in place for this event:
The race will be limited to pre-registered runners. We hope you can join us, so sign up soon!
Runners are encouraged to take all necessary safety precautions on their own. Please take the personal precautions you feel are necessary for your own personal safety as we come together as a running community
We will have timing mats at the start, so we encourage runners and walkers to self-seed based on projected paces.
We will have a water stop along the course and water for you at the finish since July can be warm.
All registered runners will need to agree to an updated waiver.
We recommend that those feeling sick, ill, with fever, or recently having been in contact with anyone recovering from illness not participate.
We also recommend that people from high-risk groups consult their physician before participating
Homestead High School Environmental Center Map
The race terrain consists of gravel paths, roads, grass, and trails.
The event also features a 15,000-centimeter race on trails for Turkey Toddlers 10 & under at 9:45 am.
NO STROLLERS AND NO PETS
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Packet pickup and race registration will be available at Fleet Feet South from 4-6pm on November 20th.
Packet pickup morning of the race at the Homestead Environmental Center from 8:30am to 9:30am.
First 350 registered runners received the 2025 Turkey Trot buff.
Winter Savings - Opening of Registration through March 31 - $17
Spring/Summer Sale - April 1st through August 31st - $20
September 1 through November 19th: $25
Packet Pickup Registration, November 20th only: $27
Turkey Toddler Trot: FREE
*Member discount is applied automatically during registration if you have an active club membership account through runsignup.com.
Sorry, no refunds.
Schedule of events:
11/20: Packet Pickup & Registration at Fleet Feet South from 4-6pm
11/21: 8:30-9:30 Packet Pickup ONLY @ Homestead Environmental Center.
9:45 Turkey Toddlers Trot
10:00 5k Run/Walk Start