INDURO Hybird Race #7

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

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

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

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We are excited to announce The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series. Participants aged 12 and under are eligible to compete in this race series.

The Buckner Park Dash is a one mile race on the recreation trail in Buckner Park.

Make sure you arrive early to find a good parking spot, warm up, use the restrooms and pick up your race bib.

Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.

Runners will receive a race decal to put on their bib at the finish line.

Be sure to return your race bib to packet pickup after you finish the race. You will use the same bib for the entire season!

We are collecting non-perishable food items to help fill the local food lockers to help local families in need.

The Getting Miles Athletic Club is a local organization whose goal is to provide a community for recreational athletes of all levels.

Raceday Schedule of Events

7:30-8:45AM-Packet Pickup in the playground pavilion

8:45AM-9:00AM-Race info and instructions

9:00AM-Race Time!

Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.

Complete all four races and win fun prizes at the end of the season.

Race Series Page

Shoaff Park Long Mile

Buckner Park Dash

Franke Park Derby Mile

Double Dragon Two Mile

Runners will be placed into one of four age groups:

5-6

7-8

9-10

11-12

Runners will receive points based on age group and gender place.

Runners who finish after 20th will receive points for finishing.

Awards for participation and point series for the race season will be presented at the conclusion of the Double Dragon in October.

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.