From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find wheelchair events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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:
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
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.
The Werewolf Chase is a free fun run the chase begins on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Fort Wayne Outfitters. Gather your friends and family to participate in this unique and action-packed event.
The Werewolf Chase Fun Run offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Race through the downtown Fort Wayne trail network and evade the werewolves in pursuit. Can you outrun them and make it to the finish line?
How the chase part works:
Participants put on the flag football belts supplied by the Getting Miles crew.
Runners, walkers and strollers launch from the starting line at 11AM.
Everybody gets a five minute head start.
At 11:05, the werewolves are released and the chase begins.
Your goal is to survive the 3-mile course before a werewolf catches you!
A few things to know:
The Werewolf Chase course is wheelchair friendly.
There's not an aid station on the course. Water and snacks are provided at the start/finish line.
You'll hand over your belt at the finish line and receive some candy and a fun medal if you have both of your flags.
Cool prizes for fastest and best dressed runners
Age group awards for top kid finishers
Register now and secure your spot in the Werewolf Chase Fun Run!
The UAW Local 2209 Community Service Committee will be collecting non-perishable food donations.
Please bring food donations and help us fill the local food lockers and help local families in need.
Weekend Timeline:
Friday, October 16th
Fort Wayne Outfitters & Bike Depot
1004 Cass St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Saturday, October 17th
9:45AM-10:45AM Packet pickup
10:50AM Race instructions
11:00AM Runners and walkers launch
11:05AM Werewolf Chasers launch
12:30PM Race completion and awards
Prizes for Place Male and Female Age Groups Costumes!
7 and under
8-11
12-17
18 and over
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