Running Races in Fort Wayne, Indiana — 2026

There are 33 running races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2026. The next is the Barrie Peterson Memorial 5K on July 25. Distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Trail Three Hour Trail RunThree Hour MTB RideSix Hour Trail Run +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Race 4 Independence

Sat, Jul 25 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road 2.5K Walk (Family)2.5K Walk (Low Vision Walk)2.5K Walk (Ambulatory Walk) +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Barrie Peterson Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Trail 5K Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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ICAN Salute to Service 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual Family Walk5K Virtual Run5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Thirsty Thursday Pub Run @ The Tincaps

Thu, Aug 6 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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EPIC 7K / 15K

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Epic 7KEPIC 15K

From $33 Open

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Appleseeds Cross Country

Mon, Aug 10 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Appleseeds XC Elementary (Grades K - 5)Appleseeds XC Middle School (Grades 6th - 8th)Appleseeds XC High School (Grades 9 - 12)

From $135 Open

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Buckner Park Dash-Kid Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Buckner Park Long Mile

From $2 Open

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C26 Youth Triathlon Fort Wayne

Sun, Aug 16 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Triathlon Turbo TotsRising RacerGoal Getter

From $40 Open 25 spots left

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2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series

Wed, Aug 26 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Race #1 - August 26thRace #3 - September 23rdAll Three Races (August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd) +1

From $10 Open

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Healing Heart Hustle 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual Youth 5K Run/WalkAdult 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Firefly Six Hour Night Trail Race

Sat, Sep 5 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Six Hour Night Trail RunSix Hour Night WheelchairSix Hour Night Ride

From $10 Open

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5K Walk/Run for Safe Sleep

Sat, Sep 5 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road 5K Walk/Run for Safe Sleep

From $35 Open

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CHSAA The Charge: on Hunger

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Family Fun Run (1 mile around the track)5K Run

From $5 Open

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Fort Wayne Metals 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road FWM Kids Fun Run (12 and younger)

From $0 Open

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You Matter 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road You Matter 5K

From $25 Open

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Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Trail 5-Hour Runner5-Hour Rider5-Hour Wheelchair

From $30 Open

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Fort4Fitness Kids Marathon Volunteers

Fri, Sep 25 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Open

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Fort4Fitness Fox Trot - GSNIM

Fri, Sep 25 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Fox Trot

From $20 Open

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Fort4Fitness Fox Trot

Fri, Sep 25 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Fox Trot

From $15 Open

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Fort4Fitness Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 26 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual Virtual 4 Mile4 Mile10K +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Double Dragon 2-Mile Kid Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Double Dragon 2 Mile

From $2 Open

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20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union

Sun, Oct 4 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road 5 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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SVdP Walk for Hope

Sun, Oct 4 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

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Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration5K Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +9

From $12.99 Open

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Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Open

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26th Annual River City Rat Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Boo Brew Glow Run 4 Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Boo Brew Glow Run 4 Mile

From $33 Open

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Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash - GSNIM

Fri, Nov 13 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual 2K Walk5K Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash

Fri, Nov 13 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual 2K Walk5K Run/Walk5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Trail 5k Run/Walk

From $17 Open

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Frosty Frolic 5K

Sun, Dec 20 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road Frosty Frolic 5K

From $32 Open

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2026 YWCA Race for a Reason

Sat, Apr 24 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle

Sat, Jun 5 · Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne

Virtual Wheels on CampusWheels on CampusFamily Ride (approx. 6 miles) +11

From $15 Closed

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