49th Annual Flotilla Road Races

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Syracuse, IN; 1013 N Long Drive, 46567
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.3 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
8 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

From the organizer

About Flotilla Road Races

Come run or walk the 49th Annual Running of the Flotilla Road Races on Saturday, July 4, 2026! The event helps sponsor the Milford Food Bank (MFB), a faith-based non-profit located in Milford, Indiana. MFB provides bulk food to organizations in the Michana area who care for and serve those facing food insecurity; they believe no one should go hungry. The Flotilla Road races consist of a 3.3 and 8 mile run around beautiful Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana.

Registration

There are three registration periods for both races, each with different price points. Pre-registration will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Day of Registration will close at 7:45am race morning to ensure the race starts on time.

$30 for those who pre-register on or before June 12th

$35 for those who pre-register on or before July 2 (after June 12)

$40 for those who register day of.

Awards & Prizes

Every runner who pre-registers by June 30th will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Any registrations received after June 30th will be first come, first serve on race day. Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters, and top 3 per age division will receive prizes in each race. Divisions will be gender based and consist of the following age groups:

12 & Under

13-15

16-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 & Over

Bib & T-Shirt Early Pickup

On the evening before race day, you will be able to pick up your bib number and T-shirt to avoid the lines on race day! On Friday, July 3rd, we will be onsite to allow you to grab your items before race morning. The time for pickup will be announced soon. The site for pickup is 1013 N Long Dr, Syracuse, IN 46567. This allows you to show up on race day ready to run, which also helps race day lines. During this time on July 3rd, we are allowing in-person registration.

Race Day Agenda

7:00 AM - Check In and Day-Of Registration Opens

7:45 AM - Day of Registration Closes

8:00 AM - All races start

(approx) 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony for 3.3M (8.0M Awards to follow)

Questions?

Please call or text the Race Director, Brian Shepherd, at 260-894-4638 .