Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
- Distance
- Six Hour MTB Ride · Three Hour MTB Ride · Six Hour Trail Run & more
From the Organizer
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
- 5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet pickup at the HUB in Franke Park
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
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?
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40
Days to train
- Race
- Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
Mountain Bike
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race?
- Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race is a mountain bike race held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 18, 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 mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race
Jul 18, 2026