Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run
Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 1004 Cass St, Fort Wayne, IN
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
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
63°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Wayne, IN
Population
266,235
as of 2023
City 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 Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 1004 Cass St, 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
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run
Oct 17, 2026