Bluffton, Indiana · Saturday, June 20, 2026
The PARLOR PEDAL is a cycling event held on Saturday, June 20, 2026. It is located at 204 East Market Street in Bluffton, Indiana.
Register 4 or more in your family and get at 15% discount!
Mountain bike riders, trail runners and wheelchair athletes will take on the technical dirt trails of Franke Park during the heat of the summer in the Hot Summer Singletrack.
Mountain bike riders can take on the six hour challenge or settle for a more reasonable three hour ride on a seven-mile loop of the technical dirt trails of Franke Park.
Wheelchair athletes can choose to follow a challenging course of paved path and gravel road for either three or six hours.
Trail runners can take on the six hour challenge or settle for a more reasonable three hour ride on a three-mile loop of the technical dirt trails of Franke Park.
The race begins at 8AM.
RACE INFO
AWARDS FOR THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY
TENT CITY NEAR THE HUB AT THE BASE OF DERBY HILL. BRING YOUR EZ UP ON RACE DAY AND SET UP BASE CAMP FOR YOU AND YOUR CREW
THE GRILL OPENS AT 11AM FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS AND CREW. SNACKS AND PICNIC-STYLE FOOD ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FEE
THANKS TO UAW LOCAL 2209, WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP REGISTRATION FEES LOW!
WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO MAKE THE RACE FREE TO YOUNG PEOPLE 18 AND UNDER
TIMELINE
Friday
Saturday
7:00AM-7:45-Packet pickup
7:45AM-Race instructions and information.
8:00AM-Race Time
11:15PM-Three hour race awards
2:00PM- Six hour race awards
5th year Half Iron, Olypmic and Sprint Triathlons - held at Lake Clare Park in Huntington, Indiana - and includes Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay options*** NEW RUN COURSE IN 2025/26 FOR HALF IRON AND OLYMPIC DISTANCES - FLAT FAST PAVED TRAILS THROUGH TOWN ONLY - XC COURSE GRASS AND HILLS REMOVED Sprint Tri - 500 yard lake swim; 12 mile bike; 3.1 mile Olympic Tri - 1650 yard swim; 24.8 mile bike; 6.2 mile run Half Iron Tri - 1.2 mile swim; 56 mile bike; 13.1 mile run See all of the 'Ruble Racing' 2026 events at --> www.ruble.racing *Swim in Lake Clare with a long history of swimming and great spectator viewing, bike fast quiet county roads, run around Lake Clare and for hte Olympic and Half Iron runs try the NEW run course on flat fast paved trails through Huntington the old XC Hills and Grass section has been removed 2 run laps for the Half Iron, 1 run lap for the Olympic *If you'd like to register for 3 or more events at once contact [email protected] for a discount
code to do that* Event details and schedule See www.ruble.racing for event schedules and more info
Sprint Triathlon racing at Fox Island Park in Fort Wayne Indiana - one of the areas best sprint tri locations 500 yard lake swim; 12 mile bike; 3.1 mile See all of the 'Ruble Racing' 2026 events at --> www.ruble.racing AND news at our FACEBOOK page if you'd like to register for 3 or more events at once contact [email protected] for a discount code to do that This has always been one of our favorite race locations, we are glad to be back again in 2026!! Event details and schedule See www.ruble.racing for event schedules Check out our facebook page
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
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.