Run Wild 5K

The Firefly Six Hour Trail Race is a six-hour timed night trail event. Run as many trail laps as you can in six hours.

Participants complete as many laps as they can on the Franke Park Trail network for up to six hours. The route consists of paved path, gravel and single track dirt trail.

Each loop will start/finish at the HUB. Only full loops will count toward your mileage total! The HUB is a multi-use facility built and maintained by the Summit City Singletrack mountain bike riding club. The HUB is equipped with picnic tables and shade triangles. The HUB will also be lit after sunset.

You can find the HUB between the gravel parking lot and Derby Hill.

There will not be an aid station on the course. Bring your own snacks and drinks to keep at the HUB. We encourage you to bring your favorite snacks and drinks to share at the HUB during the race. This is a great opportunity to share and try new trail treats.

New to Franke Park?

There are a few things to keep in mind:

• Trail pace is about two minutes per mile slower

• The trails are technical!

• Always be aware of your surroundings-branches can pop out of anywhere

• There are roots and rocks on the dirt trail-watch your step

Recommended Gear:

• Headlamp/flashlight. It’s a night race

• Folding chair

• Insect repellent

• Sun screen

• Snacks

• Water

• Hydration mis

Schedule of events:

3:30PM-4:45PM-Packet pickup

4:45PM-Race instructions and information

5:00PM~Race Time

11:00PM-Race awards

The Firefly is a group project. Bring your own nutrition and hydration and bring your favorite trail snacks to share. It’s a great chance to try something new!

Five hours of trail racing in Franke Park!

Grab your gear and get ready for five hours of type 2 fun on the technical trails of Franke Park. As a trail runner, mountain bike rider or wheelchair athlete, you'll complete as many laps as you can in the five hour time limit.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Runners follow a three mile loop in the east side of Franke Park.

• Riders follow a five mile loop on the west side of Franke Park.

• Wheelchair athletes will follow a two mile loop on pavement and gravel

• We will record your progress on a whiteboard and on a timing mat.

• All laps must be completed within the five hour time limit.

• We encourage you to setup a home base near the HUB at base of Derby Hill.

• No aid stations on the course. Food and drink will be available at the HUB.

• All participants will share the timing mat and complete many full laps as they can in the five hour time limit.

• No credit will be given for incomplete laps!

• The participant that completes the highest number of full laps will be declared the category winner.

• In the event of a tie, the participant that completes the fastest first lap will be declared the category winner.

• Lunch will be provided for registered competitors and Crew/Spectators in the HUB.

• Endurance athletes of all levels are welcome to participate!

Riders must wear a bicycle helmet!

We also recommend safety glasses for riders.

HERE'S THE BASIC TIMELINE:

Friday, September 18th

• 5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet Pickup at the HUB in Franke Park

Saturday, September 19th

• 7:30AM-8:45AM-Check-in at the HUB

• 8:45AM-9:00AM-Last minute race info/instructions

• 9:00AM-2:00PM- Dirty Fox Challenge

• 2:30PM-3:00PM- Awards at the HUB

AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY

• Top MTB Female Rider

• Top MTB Male Rider

• Top Female Runner

• Top Male Runner

• Top Female Wheelchair

• Top Male Wheelchair

Funds raised will be donated to Summit City Singletrack. SCS is responsible for the trail maintenance and trail projects in the Franke Park trail network.

The Werewolf Chase is a free fun run the chase begins on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Fort Wayne Outfitters. Gather your friends and family to participate in this unique and action-packed event.

The Werewolf Chase Fun Run offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Race through the downtown Fort Wayne trail network and evade the werewolves in pursuit. Can you outrun them and make it to the finish line?

How the chase part works:

Participants put on the flag football belts supplied by the Getting Miles crew.

Runners, walkers and strollers launch from the starting line at 11AM.

Everybody gets a five minute head start.

At 11:05, the werewolves are released and the chase begins.

Your goal is to survive the 3-mile course before a werewolf catches you!

A few things to know:

• The Werewolf Chase course is wheelchair friendly.

• There's not an aid station on the course. Water and snacks are provided at the start/finish line.

• You'll hand over your belt at the finish line and receive some candy and a fun medal if you have both of your flags.

• Cool prizes for fastest and best dressed runners

• Age group awards for top kid finishers

Register now and secure your spot in the Werewolf Chase Fun Run!

The UAW Local 2209 Community Service Committee will be collecting non-perishable food donations.

Please bring food donations and help us fill the local food lockers and help local families in need.

Weekend Timeline:

Friday, October 16th

Fort Wayne Outfitters & Bike Depot

1004 Cass St

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Saturday, October 17th

9:45AM-10:45AM Packet pickup

10:50AM Race instructions

11:00AM Runners and walkers launch

11:05AM Werewolf Chasers launch

12:30PM Race completion and awards

Prizes for Place Male and Female Age Groups Costumes!

7 and under

8-11

12-17

18 and over