58 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Kit's Club & Silver Fox Club program is a months-long program designed to help you reach your marathon goals!

Each participant will do their best to complete 26.2 miles - that's a marathon distance - throughout the program, little by little. Keep track of your mileage with a F4F logbook that you'll collect when the program starts in May. (Participants also receive a t-shirt and goody bag!)

Not a runner? Don't like walking? That's okay! Your logbook will have a conversion chart with lots of other fun activities that you can convert to mileage, such as biking, basketball, yoga, swimming, etc.

You can also rack up more mileage at smaller F4F events held around the Fort Wayne area.

At the Friday event on September 26th, all participants complete a celebratory 1.2-mile lap around the stadium and receive their finisher medal at home plate!

Kit's Club is for kids ages 4-14, and Silver Fox Club is for adults 50 and older.

On Sunday Feb 8th, 2026, Fleet Feet Fort Wayne will be hosting a Community Pantry Ruck Run & Walk as an act of solidarity, not charity. We are asking the community to come together and help fill the Local Forward Indiana Community Pantries with non -perishable Food items and supplies. These community pantries are designed to provide 24/7 access to free food. They are community sustaining and are available for anyone and everyone in need.

For our 3rd annual Community Pantry Ruck Run & Walk we are asking everyone to fill a backpack large or small with non perishable food items and necessities. As a group or individually you will run or walk a course specially designed by Fleet Feet to various Community Food Pantry Locations. You will take 1-2 non-perishable food items out of you backpack and place in the Community Food Pantry. You will then run or walk to the next outside Food Pantry designated on the map and do the same. You will continue to follow the map going to each pantry designated and gradually emptying your backpack of food items.

There will be eight pantries to fill , your backpack should contain approximately 18 non perishable food items ( 2 per community food pantry cabinet)

We will start and finish at Bravas Restaurant 3416 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807-1823. After the Ruck Run you are welcomed to join us at Bravas for Brunch. FYI, Make sure to bring Extra Cash for the Brunch, Brunch is on you.

We will be awarding prizes and there will be a raffle after the Ruck Run/Walk.

Stay Tuned for Map & Pantry Locations & Distance of Run. We will be posting this shortly.

Finally we will post the Brunch Menu that Bravas will be serving on that day.

We can not wait to see you for this Free Fun Run/Walk and hope you will join us in reaching out help support our local community where we all live and work!

The Appleseeds Indoor Track Club is a welcoming environment for kids of all ages to experience the magic of track and field! We focus on sprints, distance, hurdles, high jump, and long jump.

This club is available for all school-aged kids - from age 5 to 18. Our practices have 2 sessions. Session 1 is for elementary age athletes and Session 2 is for middle school and high school age athletes and advanced elementary schoolers. Please make sure you register for the appropriate session for your child.

The Appleseeds Track Club will take place at the Turnstone indoor track in the Plassman Athletic Center. Turnstone is located at 3320 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

We will meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from February 9th through April 1st.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Session 1 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Session 2 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

RACE SCHEDULE:

Appleseeds Indoor Track Meet - February 28th, 10 am at Turnstone

Appleseeds Indoor Track Meet 2 - April 3rd, 5:30 pm at Turnstone

BENEFITS:

• Guidance from experienced coaches and athletes

• Two 60 minute practices per week

• Team singlet

• Club t-shirt

• Race entries to 2 track meets

The Appleseeds Youth Running Program is proud to be a vendor for the following programs:

• Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA)

• Braintree Academy Educational Services

Ride, run or wheelchair on the challenging paths of Franke Park.

It's still cold and Spring won't here for another month.

The trails will be muddy until June anyway.

Pump up you bike tires or put on your trail shoes.

Get out that cold weather gear and get some frozen trail miles in Franke Park.

Wheelchair athletes will follow a challenging course of paved path and gravel road.

REGISTRATION FEES AND CATEGORIES

• 5K Trail Run

• 10K Trail Run

• 20K Mountain Bike Race

• 10K Wheelchair

TIMELINE

NO PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY

Saturday, February 14th

• 8:00AM to 9:55AM-Packet pickup at the HUB in Franke Park

• 9:55AM-Race instructions and information at the HUB

• 10:00AM-Race Time

• 12:00PM-Awards at the conclusion of the race

WHAT TO EXPECT

Fun trophies and medals to category winners.

You can find all our events on our main page:

https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GettingMilesAthleticClub

The Fanny Freezer is one of the earliest 5ks of the running season in Fort Wayne, so make sure you are ready for the cold February Indiana weather! We again will be using the Riverlodge Pavilion for packet pick up and availability of heated restrooms. Dress warm, the race name says it all!

The Fanny Freezer will be celebrating its 40th year with some special swag for registrants. the race is a much anticipated winter 5k and part of the Fort Wayne Running Club points series. By joining or renewing membership in FWRC, you can save on race registration fees. If you are not a member, we would love to have you join and enjoy all of the benefits our members enjoy, which includes discounts at various run specialty stores in Fort Wayne and a members-only discount at all of the Fort Wayne Running Club Points Series Races! Please check our official website for a complete list of events and member benefits: www.fortwaynerunningclub.org

For more information please contact Kathy Berghoff

Kathy Berghoff: [email protected]

Epic Racing Events is proud to welcome runners to our 11th Annual Cupid's Chocolate Chase 5K and Mocha Mile. Back from last year, we also have the 2 Heart Challenge with runners completing both the 1 mile and 5K event options. As always, we will have plenty of chocolate waiting for you at the finish line and be sure to stay after for our amazing after party in the International Ballroom on the campus of PFW. We are also excited to bring back the Mocha Mile option for run/walkers. Grab a friend and lets #DoSomethingEpic at the Cupid's Chocolate Chase 5K and Mocha Mile.

Come out to Lawton Park on Sunday, March 9th in your finest kilt, fanciest tutu or just a green shirt and be ready to run, or walk, or roll a festive 5k.

The event is a free untimed fun run open to all participants.

Bring a comfortable pair of shoes and be prepared to walk, run or roll a few miles on the Fort Wayne Trails network.

We will follow a bicycle lead on the route launching from Lawton Park.

The route will be clearly and marked.

Dress to impress! Fun awards for the most festive participants.

Fun trophies will be awarded for fast runners and fancy dressers!

Run starts a 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 8th!

The Getting Miles Fun Run Series offers several family-friendly events throughout the year. Join us for our 5K-ish fun runs We offer these events as free, un-timed fun runs and we encourage participation from walkers, runners and wheel chair athletes of all ages and abilities.

Follow Getting Miles on Run Signup as we add cool events to the calendar. You can also find the Getting Miles Athletic Club on Facebook and Strava

IMPORTANT!!!!!!

• Please be sure to read all information in regard to the event located in the Event Information tab at the top of this page prior to signing up

• Onsite registration is available at the Local 124 Union Hall, 1405 Broadway, on Friday March 13th, 2026, from 12p-8p and is CASH ONLY

• Onsite registration is available Saturday March 14th at the Get Green Event Tent at 900 W. Main from 8a-9a and is CASH ONLY with registration ending promptly at 9am

• Any registrations after February 17th are not guaranteed a race t-shirt due to processing time

The 46th Annual Nutri-Run will begin at The Chapel with a brand new, safer and fun course using Aboite trails and quiet Sub-division streets. It is still that early Spring race with often unpredictable race day conditions and challenges that we have come to love.

Please review the .pdf below for the new course maps. Further details will be added to include parking, water stops, rest rooms, etc. as they become available.

-Early bird registration runs through 3/9/26,11:59 PM. Final online registration closes 3/19/26,11:59 PM. There will be race day registration beginning 3/21/26 9:00 AM at the race bib pick-up.

-Race day bib pick-up will occur starting at 9:00 AM at the Chapel.

-Early start is available at 10AM for 20k participants who would like extra time on the course. Refreshments will be on the course but the traffic officers won’t be on course until the official start.

*There is a 3-hour time limit for the 20K course (4 hours if you opt the early start). The course will close at 2:00 PM.

-There will be awards for the following categories. Award information to be released later in the FWRC Newsletter and on Facebook.

20k: Top Male, Top Female, Master Male, Master Female

5 Mile: Top Male, Top Female, Master Male, Master Female

-Questions? Please use the questions link at the bottom of the page.

A final addition to a series of 7 winter hybrid races for 2025/26 (November to March) * 2 distances (long or short) * 4 weight levels (1-2-3-4) * Race as an Individual or 2 person team (same or mixed Gender) * Races held at 200 meter indoor track facilities ---------DISTANCES/SEQUENCE------ * Run 1 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Sled Push – 50m * Run 2 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Sled Pull – 50m * Run 3 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Ski Erg – 1000m * Run 4 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Row Erg – 1000m * Run 5 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Sandbag Carry (Round Bag) – 200m * Run 6 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Sandbag Lunges (Shoulder Bag) – 100m * Run 7 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Burpee Broad Jumps – 100m * Run 8 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) * Farmers Carry – 200m * Run 9 – 800m(long) -OR- 400m(short) ------WEIGHT LEVELS(MALE AND FEMALE)------ Level 1 * Sled Push: 155 lbs * Sled Pull: 125 lbs * Round Sandbag: 50 lbs * Sandbag Lunge: 20 lbs * Farmers Carry (

each hand): 20 lbs Level 2 * Sled Push: 245 lbs * Sled Pull: 190 lbs * Round Sandbag: 75 lbs * Sandbag Lunge: 35 lbs * Farmers Carry (each hand): 35 lbs Level 3 * Sled Push: 335 lbs * Sled Pull: 250 lbs * Round Sandbag: 100 lbs * Sandbag Lunge: 50 lbs * Farmers Carry (each hand): 55 lbs Level 4 * Sled Push: 425 lbs * Sled Pull: 315 lbs * Round Sandbag: 150 lbs * Sandbag Lunge: 65 lbs * Farmers Carry (each hand): 70 lbs RACE T-Shirts FINISHER MEDAL OVERALL AWARDS See all of the 'Ruble Racing' 2025/26 events at --> www.rubleracing.org 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 WAVE SCHEDULE - REGISTER FOR A TIME BLOCK AND RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS TO CONFIRM START TIME WORKS FOR YOU MORNING BLOCK (8:00AM–NOON) * We try to fill the earlier waves first - look for email to confirm your wave time works for you Afternoon block (NOON to 4pm) * We try to fill the earlier waves first -

look for email to confirm your wave time works for you d See www.ruble.racing for additional info and more races

Join Epic Racing Events for the 7th annual Summit City Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon on Saturday April 11th 2026. No need to travel for those spring half marathons anymore because now we have one right here in our hometown!

Please be aware that we have decided to change race venues for 2026. We loved our old course but for runner safety reasons we have decided to move our event to PFW and the surrounding greenway. All participants in either distance will receive a long sleeve unisex running shirt and all half and Quarter marathon finishers will be awarded with a special finishers medal symbolizing our Summit City pride. Are you ready for the challenge? Click the link below and sign up now. We can’t wait to see you!

We are excited to announce The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series!

Participants age 12 and under are eligible to compete in this race series.

The Shoaff Park Long Mile, the first race of the series, is a1,5 mile loop on the paved recreation trail in Shoaff 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

7:30AM-8:45AM-Packet Pickup at Pavilion 1

8:5045AM-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.

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.

YWCA Northeast Indiana's annual Race for a Reason provides an opportunity for the community to come together in support of the critical services provided by YWCA Northeast Indiana. The 2026 Race for a Reason theme is "Lacing Up for a Stronger Tomorrow".

The 2026 Race for a Reason will take place on Saturday, April 25th on Purdue Fort Wayne's campus with a 5K start time of 9:00 AM and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk start time of 9:05 AM. The event is professionally timed and includes awards by age and gender.

Thank you for checking out the 6th annual 5k walk/run at The Shepherd's Hand Community Outreach Center on Saturday, May 2nd! This is a family-friendly fundraising event to support our community and its services and operation. You can get involved by walking or running in the race, sponsoring a run/walk spot by making a donation, volunteering your time, and/or sharing this event with those around you. Come join us by caring, daring, and sharing for and with our community in the name of Jesus Christ! Looking forward to seeing you there!

You can also check out The Shepherd's Hand by clicking on the link to our FACEBOOK PAGE or WEBSITE.

Experience the Fort Wayne Zoo like never before!

Imagine running through a dazzling display of giant lanterns on a 1-mile course, lighting up your path in vibrant colors and shapes. This unique race promises a blend of competition and enchantment, perfect for all ages.

Race Details:

• Course: 1-mile course around the zoo featuring beautiful, large lantern displays. It will not be dark at this time.

• Timing: Not a timed race, but a race nonetheless!

• Medals: Placement-based medal per wave: Cheetah Medals for the first 10 racers, Gazelle Medals for the next 10 racers, etc.

• Wave Information: All waves follow the same route; only the start times differ. If you are walker or a slower runner, register for the Yellow, Rainbow or White Wave. After all race waves conclude (around 8:40 PM), participants can revisit the course at their leisure and enjoy the stunning displays until 11:00 PM, free of charge.

Important Notes:

Racers will receive a coupon on their race bib to use at any of the food or drink (non-alcoholic) vendors inside the Zoo. The Peacock Café, Ray’s Grill, Bamboo Snack Station, Slice and Carousel Canteen will have Asian cuisine offerings available.

All participants need to have cleared the course by 8:40 PM for reopening.

No On-Site Registration!

For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services at least 1 hour prior to the race.

While participants can reenter the course for free after the race, friends and family can join them by purchasing separate admission at the front gate.

Proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne Zoo.

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 Derby Mile is a one mile loop of challenging dirt trails in Franke Park. Participants will start and finish at the HUB.

The HUB is an outdoor recreation facility at the bottom of historic Derby Hill.

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 the final race decal to put on their bibs at the finish line.

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

7:30AM-8:45AM-Packet Pickup at The HUB

8:50AM-Race info and instructions

9:00AM-Race time!

10:30AM-Race series awards

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.

Chase the Shadow is a free, untimed fun run/walk/roll that is open to participants of all fitness levels.

How does is work?

The rules are pretty simple. Just finish the 5k route before The Shadow.

Participants will follow a bicycle lead on a route that follows the Fort Wayne Trails network.

The route will be clearly and marked, but we won’t have police presence so be sure to follow traffic laws at road crossings!

Fun trophies go to the first place male and female finishers and first place place boy and girl (under 13) finishers.

The Shadow launches at 1:00pm.

We launch at 1:05PM

Awards begin at 2pm.

So put on you best ninja suit, cool tuxedo T-shirt, or simply a black T-shirt.

Chase the Shadow is the only time that we encourage walkers and runners to dress in black.

Chase the Shadow is an untimed fun run.

We will have a race clock on site if you want to see your time.

Be sure to record you activity with your smart phone or your fitness wearable and then share your adventure on social media.

All ages and athletic abilities are welcome!

Follow Getting Miles on Runsignup as we add cool events to the calendar.

You can also find the Getting Miles Athletic Club on Facebook and Strava.

Please join the Woodside Middle School community for our annual Warrior 5k and Family Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 16th. This is a fantastic community event to help raise money for Woodside PTC to continue to help fund underfunded departments at the middle school.

Please register by May 4th to guarantee your shirt and size. Registrations after May 4th are not guaranteed a shirt.

Online registration ends on May 15 at 9PM.

Same day registration will be open at 7:45 AM on Saturday, May 16th, but there will not be a guarantee we can get a t-shirt.

Packet Pick Up will be May 15th 4PM to 7PM at Woodside Middle School Door 8, the main gym entrance.

NEW THIS YEAR* A friendly competition between the elementary run clubs. If you are a district family with a student in one of our elementary schools, after you register, please fill out this quick google form. The school with the most students participating in either the 1 mile Fun Run or Warrior 5K will win!

You can also get the google form from your run club coach.

See you all on the course!

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for the 12th Annual Race for the Warrior at 10:00 am. R4TW supports the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council and their Military Support Fund. The race will take flight on the adaptive and stroller friendly runways at the Fort Wayne International Airport and will occur rain or shine (no refunds will be issued).

Race t-shirt/swag not guaranteed for registrations made after 5/1/2026.

• Gates open 5/16/26 at 8:30 am for packet pickup/check-in and same day registration.

• Training Trot start time - Approximately 11:30 am

• Bicycles are NOT allowed on the course

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 13th Annual Spring Cycle event will feature a variety of tour distances so people of all ages and skill levels can participate! Tour distances include an 6-mile family ride, short, medium and long distances, and a Metric Century 100K. All tour routes will go southwest (the Metric Century 100K course will go into Huntington!).

The Spring Cycle is the perfect event for casual family rides and serious cyclists alike! All participants will receive a Spring Cycle t-shirt and finisher medal. Riders will not be timed.

The University of Saint Francis (Hutzell Athletic Center) will be the host of the Start and Finish Lines.

Fort4Fitness will again be offering Wheels on Campus. All ages are encouraged to bring their own kind of wheels: scooters, wagons, roller-skates, rollerblades, balance bikes, Heelys, strollers and skateboards. Registered participants receive a shirt and bib with a $3 off food voucher for the food trucks on-site. Participants 4 and under are free!

Those who can't participate in person can still participate virtually! Virtual Spring Cycle participants can complete their tour at any time and place of their choosing, and they will receive a t-shirt and medal.

This is the registration site for Kit's Club members to participate in Wheels on Campus! If you are not a Kit's Club member, please see the regular Spring Cycle registration site.

You will receive an official Spring Cycle bib at the Hutzell Athletic Center at the University of Saint Francis. Kit's Club members can come to Wheels on Campus and start their adventure anytime between 10 AM - 11 AM. A Spring Cycle shirt is not included with this registration, but you can pick up for your official Kit's Club shirt here if you haven't already done so at a prior event. You can purchase a Spring Cycle shirt for an additional fee of $10 through this registration.

This event allows participants of ALL ages to participate in a different way! Think scooters, wagons, roller-skates, rollerblades, balance bikes, Heelys, strollers and skateboards! As long as it involves wheels and exercise, you're in! No age minimum or limit!

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.

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Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Zoo for Run Wild on Friday, June 5th AND/OR Saturday, June 6, 2026! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel. Be prepared for it all as you travel through Africa, Australia, through Stingray Bay and past the Peacock Cafe. Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, free entry to the Fort Wayne Zoo on Saturday following the 5K and a finisher medal.

Participants should enter through the entrance on Sherman Blvd on race day. The new Goshen Road entrance will be closed.

The Zoo paths are narrow in some areas, so there will be a participant cap. There will be NO Day of Registration. Please see Packet Pick-Up details here: Participants | Fort4Fitness

Spectators will also be allowed into certain areas inside the front gates during the race (main plaza to the Africa tunnel area), but not beyond the barriers set up. 5K participants can use their race bib to gain free reentry into the Zoo on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, following the completion of the 5K on Saturday morning at 9 AM.

Due to the all-terrain nature of this course, runners under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult also running in the event.

Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Zoo. For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services prior to the race.

A family friendly Fort Wayne Running Club Points Race and Breakfast Picnic is returning for you! Everyone is welcome. Come join us Saturday morning June 6th for a morning run/walk commemorating FWRC member J.P. Jones at Foster Park. Run/walk in memory of J.P. and other fabulous runners/walkers who were in your life. All finishers will get honey !!

Register today! Price increase after May 22nd! Online registration closes Thursday June 4th. Day of registration and pre-registered packet pick up/check in will be at Foster Park Pavilion #1 7:00 am - 8:00 am.

The 10km and 3.3 km begin at 8 am.

Bring a gift so we can give gifts to others!! Yes, please bring a gift wrapped t-shirt (s) which will be donated to individuals at local organizations like Wellspring Interfaith Social and Adult Life Day Academy. Mark t-shirt size on each one. Bring as many wrapped t-shirts (new or very close to new) as you would like. It's a great way to let go of new t-shirts you really don't want.

All finishers will receive honey from JP's family and a breakfast picnic supported by Chad Ware. Breakfast will include food choices like fruit, assorted baked goods, cereal, trail mix, granola, milk, and nuts.

This is a FWRC 2026 Points Race. The course will be on the paved walk/run path at Foster Park and out and back on the paved path south of the park.

$8 for Club Members and $12 for Non-club members thru Friday May 22, 2026. Member discount is applied automatically if you have a configured runsignup.com member account.

$15 for all registrants after Friday 5/22/26.

Checks payable to Fort Wayne Running Club

The Appleseeds Summer Running Program is a welcoming environment for elementary, middle school, and high school aged kids going into grades K through 12 to engage in the sport of running. Whether it be recreational or competitive, we hope to spark an interest in running that will last a lifetime.

The Summer Running Club is an 8-week program designed to provide the groundwork for physical fitness as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our practices are a mixture of education, running, and games.

Appleseeds is available for elementary, middle school, and high school aged kids. We will have two sessions available at each practice. The first session is geared towards elementary aged kids (10 and under) and will be a more laid-back, game-based curriculum. The second session is a more structured, training-based program aimed at the middle and high school age groups (11+). The age breakdowns are just a guideline, you are welcome to pick the session that makes the most sense for your child. Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].

Practice Schedule:

• Session 1: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

• Session 2: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Race Schedule:

• June 26th: Friday Night Spikes Track Meet @ New Haven High School - races from 100m to 3,000m

• July 18th: Road Race @ Pufferbelly Run, Walk, Stroll - 1 mile, 5k, and 10k options

• July 24th: Cross Country Race @ Dekalb HS - 1 mile and 4k options

Benefits:

• Guidance from our experienced coaches

• Two practices a week

• Asics team singlet (aka jersey)

• Appleseeds t-shirt

• Special discount on running shoes

• Entries for our 3 races during the season

Appleseeds Summer Running Club practices take place at Shoaff Park, located at: 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. We meet by the Conklin Pavilion each Monday and Wednesday beginning June 8th.

Help us celebrate with the Fort Wayne Running Club for our 10th Annual Father's Day 5K by running with or in honor of your father, grandfather, or father figure. Bring the entire family for an entertaining morning, including a free kid's fun run before the race. This year's Father's Day 5K will be a Fort Wayne Running Club Points Race. Everyone is welcome to this WALK, RUN, or RUCK around Lakeside Park's beautiful rose garden and shaded park. Proceeds will benefit Associated Churches' programs, A Baby's Closet and Military Families.

• WALK, RUN, RUCK: Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

• RUN: Awards will be presented to the top male & female runners in each age group category.

• RUCK: Ruckers are asked to fill their backpacks with 10 lbs of baby item donations (such as diapers, wipes) to support A Baby’s Closet. Ruckers will be entered into a new category for an award.

• CHURCH TEAMS: Get your church members to participate in a healthy, fun activity celebrating our heavenly Father with a 5K. Congregations with the most participants will receive a “Traveling Trophy”. Church Teams MUST register before Monday, June 3rd. (Church team registrations after this date may still run with individual registration for $35.

• FWRC Members: This is a FWRC 2026 Points Race, and Fort Wayne Running Club members get a $4 discount.

INDIVIDUAL PRICING

Advanced registration is free for children 9 and under, $20 for ages 10 to 15, and $25 for ages 16 and up. Late Registration will be $35 beginning Monday, June 9th for ALL that register. Register by May 27th to guarantee a t-shirt. Only registrants for the 5K are eligible for a t-shirt, including children.

CHURCH TEAM PRICING

Church Teams are $20 per person. Registration will end Monday, June 9th . Register by May 27th to guarantee a t-shirt. Only registrants for the 5K are eligible for a t-shirt, including children.

BUSINESS TEAM PRICING

Business Teams are $20 per person. Registration will end Monday, June 9th . Register by May 27th to guarantee a t-shirt. Only registrants for the 5K are eligible for a t-shirt, including children.

RACE TIMES

7:30am - Check-In

8:15am - Free Kid's Fun Run

8:30am - Father’s Day 5K

PACKET PICK-UP

Get your Father's Day 5K bibs, shirts, and swag the DAY BEFORE the race, Friday, June 19th at The Wolf Mission House of Associated Churches (624 E. Wayne St.) time is TBD. Packets may be picked up the DAY OF THE RACE, at The Wolf Mission House of Associated Churches starting at 7:30 am.

ADD DAD TO THE 5K SHIRT

Honor your father figure on the race shirt by adding the first and last name to the back of the Father's Day 5K t-shirt for $100. The Deadline for this option is June 1st and is available when registering.

OTHER QUESTIONS

• For the health and safety of our participants, this year we will NOT be serving a pancake breakfast and having fellowship after the race.

• Kids may run the 5K without being timed for free, however, If they want to be timed or receive a shirt, they will NEED to register.

• Kid's bicycles or scooters, dogs, strollers, walkers, etc. are allowed on the course.

• After May 24th you will NOT be asked for a shirt size when registering, but extra shirts will be given out after the race.

• Parking is available at the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and Early Childhood Alliance.

• Follow this event on Facebook for updates, results, pics, and more.

MORE ABOUT ASSOCIATED CHURCHES

Learn more about Associated Churches and our programs at www.AssociatedChurches.org

Join us for the Fort4Fitness Summer Sunrise Relay! Sign up your team (or as an individual) to run as many one-mile laps as possible during the four-hour time frame. The 2026 event location is the MedPro Group campus on Reed Road in Fort Wayne.

Tents, coolers and other supplies to keep you going are encouraged! You can look forward to activities around the course, free water stations and live entertainment throughout the day. Participants receive an event tank top (or visor) and medal.

Those participating on a team should designate a "captain" who can create a unique team name and password to be shared with other team members when registering.

This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

Pocahontas Swim Club is celebrating their 66th year of summer fun! As many of you have heard we have undertaken a major renovation project to revitalize the pool. This summer you will be able to enjoy the pool with a brand-new micro glass coating and tiled lane lines. This capstone project will serve us for decades to come. We are hosting a 5k Run/ Walk , and kids 1 mile Run on 6/28 to show off our beautiful new pool and to help raise money for this project. This is a community event, and we are welcoming all participants from the race to enjoy the pool for the day. Each race participant will receive a pass for 6/28 to enjoy our beautiful new pool. Already a member? Use your pass to bring a guest for the day! We look forward to celebrating with you and thank you for your support!

Race fee for no-shirt option is $30! The 2026 Run, White and Blue 5 K to benefit NAMI Fort Wayne will be held on July 4, 2026 at Shoaff Park, Conklin Pavilion. The 5 K begins at 9:00 a.m. Day of race registration is July 4, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Special entry fee for runners 14 and under - $15*. Enter before June 14, 2026 to be guaranteed a performance t shirt in your size. Packet pick-up is July 3 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Conklin pavilion, Shoaff park. Packet pick-up is also July 4 beginning at 7:30 am at Conklin pavilion.

Be sure to wear your best red, white and blue. Chip timing provided by https://inmotiontiming.com/

2026 Age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Your support of NAMI allows us to continue serving northeast Indiana through support, education, and advocacy. One NAMI Fort Wayne member has said, "Our family sunk into despair when we were unable to deal with the emotional devastation of watching our loved-ones lose the ability to manage the realities of everyday life. Once-productive family members were robbed of their competency to hold a job or form meaningful relationships. We were losing all the joy in our lives. At our first visit to a NAMI Fort Wayne support group we immediately felt accepted. We connected with several people affected by mental illness and shared ideas about helping our families. We later took Family-To-Family, a free 8 week class that empowered us to form our own strategies to navigate mental illness. Life still presents many challenges but thanks to NAMI we face those challenges with hope."

*During the registration process for runners age 14 and under, age-based pricing will be applied at check out.