Appleseeds Summer Running Program
- Date
- June 8 – July 29, 2026
- Location
- 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
- Distance
- Appleseeds Summer Running Club - Ages 4-10 (Session 1) · Appleseeds Summer Running Club - Ages 11-18 (Session 2)
From the Organizer
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 Lynn@3riversrunning.com.
Practice Schedule:
- Session 1: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Session 2: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Race Schedule:
- June 25th: Thursday Night Spikes Track Meet @ New Haven High School - races from 100m to 3,000m
- July 17th: Cross Country Race @ Dekalb HS - 1 mile and 4k options
- July 18th: Road Race @ Pufferbelly Run, Walk, Stroll - 1 mile, 5k, and 10k 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.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Monday, 6/8
High
87°
Low
68°
Partly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 2
Tuesday, 6/9
High
84°
Low
70°
Showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 3
Wednesday, 6/10
High
90°
Low
72°
Showers and thunderstorms likely then chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 4
Thursday, 6/11
High
91°
Low
67°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 5
Friday, 6/12
High
86°
Low
62°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 6
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
64°
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
About Fort Wayne, IN
Population
266,235
as of 2023
Elevation
767 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 114 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Appleseeds Summer Running Program, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Today
Race day is here
- Race
- Appleseeds Summer Running Program
- Date
- June 8 – July 29, 2026
- Location
- 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Appleseeds Summer Running Program?
- Appleseeds Summer Running Program is a running race held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Appleseeds Summer Running Program?
- Monday, June 8, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 6401 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Appleseeds Summer Running Program?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Appleseeds Summer Running Program
Jun 8, 2026