FREEDOM 5K

Lace up, show up, and help build something that lasts!

The Fortify Play 5K & Fun Run isn’t just a race; it’s a step toward creating DeKalb County's first public splash pad and park right here in our community. Every registration moves us closer to a space where every child, every ability, and every family has a place to belong.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a PR, a team looking for a group activity to give back, or a parent pushing a stroller, this event is for you!

5K Run

A professionally timed 3.1-mile course designed for runners and walkers of all levels. Come competitive or come casual — just come ready to move with purpose.

Fun Run

A shorter, family-friendly route perfect for kids, first-time runners, and anyone who wants to join the celebration without committing to the full 5K. Expect energy, encouragement, and a whole lot of community spirit!

Bring your friends. Bring your kids. Bring your neighbors! Let’s run toward something bigger than ourselves.

Together, we can Play It Forward for the next generation.

• Note - must register by April 9 to receive a free t-shirt.

Celebrate what makes running fun — high-fives, endorphins, good friends. Come hang with us to celebrate Global Running Day, run a breezy 3.1 miles and make The Big Run an epic party!

Let’s do this. Sign up now.

Global Running Day is annually celebrated the first week of June...and we can't wait to celebrate on Wednesday Evening June 4th!

Celebrate Global Running Day with us!

This Global Running Day Fleet Feet Fort Wayne will mark the occasion with an event to celebrate all of you – our amazing running and walking community. We invite you to join us for The Big Run 5K Presented by Fleet Feet and Brooks on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Pufferbelly Trailhead near Parkview YMCA 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 to log some midweek miles. Set a goal, cross that finish line and celebrate Global Running Day with your friends, family and Fleet Feet Fort Wayne community.

Fleet Feet Fort Wayne will be hosting The Big Run 5K Presented by Fleet Feet and Brooks on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Pufferbelly Trailhead near Parkview YMCA 10001 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 on Global Running Day. This event has a nominal fee of only $10 for Adults thanks to Fleet Feet and Brooks. Kids 10 and under are free.

Lots of Swag! All registered in-person runners/walkers will get a medal, technical t-shirt and some goodies from our sponsors. We're excited to work with our local and national sponsors for this event! Supplies are limited so register early.

Packet Pick Up & Day Of Registration:

Tuesday, June 2nd- 4 to 7:00pm at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne Southwest 5661 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Wednesday, June 3rd - 10 to 1pm at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne North 1549 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Wednesday, June 3rd - 5 to 6 pm at Pufferbelly Trailhead at Parkview YMCA 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 - (we will have a hard stop at 6pm in order to get the race started on time, please plan accordingly)

Our Brooks Rep will be present with demo shoes to try on and run in. After the race stick around and play a round of Corn Hole. Enjoy some food, music and camaraderie with fellow runners and walkers. Also make sure to enter our social media contest.

We will choose a single participant for a special prize for their race day post. All you have to do is :

1.) Take a picture or video of you on race day and tag @fleetfeetfortwayne.

2.) Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

3.) Comment below or tag your walking or running buddy with the hashtag #runtogether

( A random winner will be picked the same day and posted later on social media.)

Kids Run:

We will have a free and family friendly kids run starting at 6:00 pm! We'll do a shorter version of our run (~1/2 mile) and all kids 10 & under will be given a medal! We'll have a quick check-in before the run around 5:40 near the start/finish line. Family members are encouraged to run with their kids! Thank you!

Help Us Give Back:

Fleet Feet Fort Wayne will donate $2.00 of each registration to Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana. Why? Because everyone benefits when we support our kids. At Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana they aim to inspire ALL girls of ALL abilities and backgrounds to build confidence, develop a positive mental attitude (find joy), and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for themselves and for others. Their incredible volunteer coaches are trained on how to use fun physical activities and have dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life. With our gift, we are helping a girl unleash her limitless potential. We are giving her a place where she feels accepted and understood, a place where she can connect with her peers, gain confidence, and discover her true power and potential. A place where she belongs.

She is counting on us to give her Girls on the Run. And we encourage you to consider donating as well!

Another way you can help is to become a SoleMate! SoleMates raise critical funds for Girls on the Run while completing a physical challenge. You don't need to be a star athlete to join—you only need to be a champion for the girls in their communities. Click here to learn more!

Please consider an optional donation to Girls on the Run, so they can help more girls cross more finish lines. Thank you.

Stay connected:

● Find community at your local Fleet Feet Fleet Feet Fort Wayne

● Sign up for our newsletters and join the Fleet Feet Rewards Program and Strava Club Rewards

● Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.facebook.com/FleetFeetFTW

Race Beyond Limits is pleased to be your host of the Churubusco Turtle Days 5K! Join us and run, walk or crawl around Churubusco! This fun event is part of the Turtle Days Festival in Churubusco Indiana. The 5K will start at the Churubusco Jr/Sr High School and end on the track at the school. The event is a timed 5K and there will be awards for the overall top male/female and overall top masters male/female. Every runner will receive a race shirt if they sign up by the deadline. NEW this year every runner will receive a custom Turtle Days finisher medal!

Join us for a scenic, stroller-friendly 5K on Kendallville’s beautiful nature trail. The clockwise course follows Park Road and the trail system, creating a safe and enjoyable route for runners and walkers of all levels.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or showing up to walk with friends and family, this event is about more than miles, it’s about momentum.

Awards will be presented to top finishers in each age division.

All proceeds benefit the ANE Foundation and directly support local children who need financial assistance for educational expenses.

Run strong. Walk proud. Move with purpose.