
From the Organizer
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 Buckner Park Dash is a one mile race on the recreation trail in Buckner 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!
Raceday Schedule of Events
7:30AM-8:45AM-Packet Pickup
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 at least two races and win cool prizes at the end of the season.
Race Series Page
Shoaff Park Long Mile- 04/18/2026
Franke Park Derby Mile-05/16/2026
Buckner Park Dash-08/15/2026
Double Dragon Two Mile-10/03/2026
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.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Days to train
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Buckner Park Dash-Kid Race
Aug 15, 2026