25 walking 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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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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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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

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!