MILFORD — The Milford Kiwanis Club held its third annual 5k on Waubee Lake Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – My Team Triumph is preparing for its second running of its 5K, set for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 1 at Winona Lake Park.

MILFORD — Sift through your family photo albums from the last 20, 30, 40, even 50 years and chances are pretty good you’ll come across a picture of someone in your family enjoying a sunny day at Waubee Lake Park in Milford. Now, look closely and you’ll see the playground has remained mostly, if not completely, unchanged: a towering metal slide, a skyscraper jungle gym, a speedy merry-go-round and perfectly lazy swings on long chains.

BOURBON – Bre’s Run Half Marathon and 5K will take place July 8 in honor of Breanna Lemler.

LIGONIER – West Noble Primary had its color run Saturday morning in memory of Nancy Howell.

[weaver_youtube id=M2imge9wKoU percent=90 center=1 rel=0] SYRACUSE — Despite the postponement of the Wawasee Snowmobile Drags and ice fishing contest to Saturday, Feb. 11, the 2017 Wawasee Winter Carnival soldiered forward on Saturday, Jan. 28, and a good time was had by all. The festival began Friday evening with the Kiwanis soup supper and activities continued …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 2017 Wawasee Winter Carnival is back and planned to be better than ever. This year’s event will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Regardless of weather conditions, all but two events will be held. Most events will be held on Main Street, with other events taking place …read more.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko Community YMCA will once again host its annual Frigid 5K Road Race on New Year’s Day.

A listing of road races and triathlons for August and beyond in and around the Warsaw area.

SOUTH BEND – The Color Run will visit South Bend and Four Winds Field on Oct. 8.

WINONA LAKE – The Build A Home Run/Walk 5K will take place Saturday, June 16.

WINONA LAKE – My Team Triumph hosted its first-ever My Team Triumph 5K Saturday morning at Winona Lake Park.

A listing for running and triathlon events for the summer event season.

A listing for running and triathlon events for the summer event season.

WINONA LAKE – The 2016 Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K Run/Walk raised over $28,000 this year.

WINONA LAKE – My Team Triumph will continue its mission with a 5K Saturday, July 2.

WARSAW – The Run, Walk and Roll 5K and mile runs were a splash for the third straight year.

BRISTOL – The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Explorers will be hosting a 5K Obstacle Run benefitting two-year-old Kaleb Cole on Saturday, May 21.

WINONA LAKE — They may not have been faster than a speeding bullet, but approximately 150 local “superheroes” gathered in Winona Lake today, Saturday, April 30, to conquer the second annual Hero Run. Approximately 150 costumed crusaders gathered to raise local awareness of three local organizations that uphold justice and serve as heroes to many in the community. These …read more.

WINONA LAKE – This Saturday, April 30, the second running of the Hero Run 5K is set to raise awareness about April being Child Abuse Prevention Month.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 12-year-old western New York girl wound up running 10 extra miles after she got into the wrong road race.

WINONA LAKE — Registration is still underway for the Kosciusko Cares April Fool’s 5K. The event is set to begin with registration at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 16. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Winona Lake Park, Winona Lake. Registration is $30. Those who pre-register will receive an April Fool’s 5K T-shirt. Awards will …read more.

WINONA LAKE – World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 in Winona Lake.

LEESBURG – The first-ever Leesburg Family Color Run is set for May 14.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Kosciusko County YMCA WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will host its annual Frigid 5K Road Race New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1.  Runners will start and finish the race at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA. Race day registration, packet pickup and warmups will be inside the YMCA starting at 11:30 a.m. The race …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – A pair of runs and a chili supper are on tap to help Whitko athletes as well as those in need.

WARSAW — Registration ends tonight for a 5K event being sponsored by the Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 149.

WARSAW – Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. invites the community to participate in their annual “Walk for Life/5K” event on Saturday, October 10, at the K21 Health Services Pavilion, Warsaw.

WARSAW – The First Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk will take place Oct. 31 on the Lake City Walkway as part of the Kosciusko County Cancer Fund.

BOURBON – Registration is open for the annual Reghan’s Run 5K/Fun Run.

As the days will begin to become shorter as September unfolds, at least one night will be glowing neon in Winona Lake. Friday, Sept. 18, the trail system of Winona Lake will be glowing bright with color as the first-ever Techno-Glo 5K will take place.

It’s a run unlike nearly anything else coming to the area.

The Animal Welfare League of Warsaw is hosting its first-ever 5K-9 road race. The run is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Winona Lake Park. The cost per person is $25 and runners will receive a free T-shirt for participating. Proceeds from the event will be used to help build a new facility for the Animal Welfare League.

ELKHART – There will be plenty of walking, running, and even dancing at SPA Women’s Ministry Homes’ ninth annual 5K Walk “the Walk” & Run Saturday, Aug. 29. Enjoy a leisurely walk with family and friends or lace up and join a timed run for those working to set a new personal best. Participants will …read more.

A pair of 5K races in the area helped benefit initiatives to serve the communities that oversee our children. The Stars and Stripes 5K in Syracuse raised money for Junior Achievement of Kosciusko County. The top individuals from the race were Elias Rojas, the overall winner at 17:54, and Yuko Baumann, who led the ladies …read more.

WARSAW – The second annual 5K/1-Mile Run, Walk or Roll will be held May 23 at Warsaw Community High School. Last year’s event was a huge success, and this year the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. on the cross country course and will be timed by the Kosciusko Runner’s Association using on-the-bib timing devices. …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Aerotek, a leading staffing agency in Fort Wayne, committed as the title sponsor for the inaugural “Race For The Warrior”. This new event, organized by the Fort Wayne Base Community Council benefits the Military Support Fund. It’s a 5K, 10K, Run Walk held on Saturday, May 23, at the Fort Wayne International …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Joe’s Kids is sponsoring the 2015 5K Splatter Dash. The Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special kids with special needs. Sign up for the one-mile or 5K run, wear white, run or …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Joe’s Kids will be holding the 2015 5K Splatter Dash on Saturday, May 2. The Joe’s Kids Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special kids with special …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Runners likely didn’t take the winter off, but now that the snow is (hopefully) gone, 5Ks are starting to hit the streets around the area. The second annual Kosciusko Cares 5K run/walk is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11, at Winona Lake Park on the banks of Winona Lake. Pre-registration expired in …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko County YMCA The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be hosting its annual Frigid 5K Road Race on New Year’s Day. Runners will start the race at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, with a new course this year. This event is a great way to start the new …read more.

Combined Community Services will be holding their 13th Annual Turkey Lurkey 5k Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Winona Lake. The race is a challenging course which starts at Winona Lake Park, runs down the quaint streets of Winona Lake, meanders through the scenic wooded pathways, and then finishes back at Winona Lake …read more.

By PHIL SMITH The Lakes Area Autism Network will hold an event in Syracuse on Nov. 15 to help raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders as well as to help support families affected by those disorders. The “Run for Autism” 5K and one-mile event will begin at 9 a.m. at Wawasee High School in Syracuse …read more.

By EMILY SHIPLEY Development Coordinator, Heartline Pregnancy Center Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. invites the community to participate in their annual “Walk for Life/5K” event on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the K21 Health Services Pavilion, Warsaw. Participants can register online at www.friendsofheartline.webs.com. The “Walk for Life/5K”, sponsored by Heartline Pregnancy Center, will benefit the pregnancy center …read more.

Oct. 4 is going to be a busy day in the Village at Winona Lake. After the Fall Festival, those in the mood for beer, brats and live music should venture down to the Garden at Cerulean for the annual Oktoberfest. Before the music starts, patrons can burn and earn a few calories at 10K …read more.

WARSAW – Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. invites the community to participate in their annual “Walk for Life/5K” event on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at the K21 Health Services Pavilion. Participants can register for online at www.friendsofheartline.webs.com. The “Walk for Life/5K,” sponsored by Heartline Pregnancy Center, will benefit the local pregnancy center. Participants must collect a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Perspective 5K, a run/walk raising money for military families in the Warsaw area, will be held at Winona Lake Park Saturday, Aug. 30. The race will begin at 9 a.m., with registration taking place from 8-8:45 a.m. onsite. Registration can also be done prior to the 30th online at www.perspectiverun.com. Cost …read more.

A 5K run/walk dedicated to raising money for military families in the local community is coming to Winona Lake. The Perspective 5K supports will raise funds for USA Cares to help veteran’s families in Warsaw and WInona Lake. The race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Winona Lake Park. Pre-registration is from 8-8:45 …read more.

Warsaw – The Kosciusko County 4-H program is promoting one facet of the 4-H program – Health – by holding the third annual Kosciusko Run for 4-H 5K at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds near Winona Lake. For the second year, the organization will also be holding a free …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Registration is underway for the 2014 Dixie Days 5K run/walk. The sixth annual event will take place at 8 a.m. July 26, beginning at the North Webster Community Center and ends at the park near the Dixie. The race, which pre-race registration is $15 and day of is $20, will support the …read more.

[weaver_youtube Tczvy1XeTJs rel=0] SYRACUSE – The streets of Syracuse were abuzz Saturday morning in efforts to help the children of Wawasee area schools. The Junior Achievement Stars & Stripes 5K road race was held, beginning at Lakeside Fitness and working its way around Syracuse, passing through Oakwood Park and down Pickwick Drive before returning to …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Junior Achievement Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk is currently accepting registration for the May 17 event in Syracuse. The 9 a.m. race will start at Lakeside Fitness in Syracuse. There are racing groups for ages 12 to 70-plus, with awards going to the top three finishers in each age group. Registration done …read more.

Once again, runners and walkers will get the chance to help fight hunger in our community. World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, in Winona Lake. Headquartered in Warsaw, WCN responds to domestic and international disasters through local churches and alliances with other relief organizations; seeks …read more.

The Warsaw Police Department is pleased to have McArthur Counseling Center and Medtronic as gold level sponsors for this year’s fifth annual Victim Services 5K Run/Walk. The race will take place on Saturday, April 12, at Winona Lake. A pre-registration form is available online through April 2 at www.warsaw.in.gov. Click on  Departments, Police, then Victim …read more.

Shepherd by The Lakes Lutheran Church is hosting the Lutheran Malaria initiative Orange Out Malaria 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run. The event will take place a 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the church located at 7449 E. 1000 N., Syracuse. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative works through local partners to provide education to families …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – On an unseasonably cool July morning, Nate West of Winona Lake and Amy Ehinger of Fort Wayne had their feet smoking. West ran a 19:18.13 to lead all runners at the 2013 Dixie Days 5K, beating runner-up Jeremiah Stitchter of Winona Lake by five seconds to the final line. Luke Griner of …read more.

[weaver_youtube Cs1t2zLZEmI rel=0] SYRACUSE – It started off as a fog and quickly became crystal clear in Syracuse. A perfect morning for a run, and a perfect setting for the 2013 Flotilla Road Race held at Lakeside Park. In the largest contingent of walkers and runners in the 36 years of the Flotilla Road Race, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Registration is underway for the 2013 Dixie Days 5K run/walk along with a one-mile fun run. The fifth annual event will take place at 8 a.m. July 27, beginning at the North Webster Community Center. The race, which pre-race registration is $15 and day of is $20, will support the ongoing annual …read more.

SYRACUSE – Ligonier’s Tyler Alles and Goshen’s Yuko Baumann were the male and female overall winners at Saturday’s Junior Achievement 5K held in Syracuse. Alles finished the 5K race, which began at Lakeside Fitness and worked its way around Syracuse and back to the gym, at 16:22, a 5:17 pace. Baumann, who clocked a 22:08/7:08 …read more.

The 18th Annual Spring Run for Fun 5K and Half-Marathon, starting at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds and ending at the YMCA on Smith Street in Warsaw is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this Saturday, May 11. Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:42 a.m. and both races start at 8 a.m. The Spring Run for …read more.

It was announced this week that Cardinal Services has received a $25,000 grant from Biomet. Biomet CEO Jeff Binder recently visited and toured Cardinal and expressed Biomet’s support. “It is a privilege to offer Biomet’s assistance to Cardinal Services. Our community is fortunate to have such a committed and focused organization working on behalf of …read more.