Upcoming Races in Fort Wayne

Endurance Grid lists 24 races in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from August 2026 to June 2027.

24
Races
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Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne race calendar is busiest in September, October, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Mountain Bike, Trail Running, and Road Cycling — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and 4 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

266,235

as of 2023

City Elevation

767 ft

Nearest Airport

FWA

Fort Wayne International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Fort Wayne, IN

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24 races in Fort Wayne

August 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in August.
Aug
30
Sun
Running
Healing Heart Hustle 5K
2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 81° / 59°·767 ft city elevation

September 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

9 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in September.
Sep
5
Sat
RunningMountain Bike
Firefly Trail Festival
Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Marathon
Avg 79° / 57°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
5
Sat
Running
5K Walk/Run for Safe Sleep
2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 79° / 57°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
CHSAA The Charge: on Hunger
Carroll High School, Fort Wayne, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 55°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
You Matter 5K
2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 78° / 55°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
RunningMountain BikeTrail Running
Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race
Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Avg 75° / 52°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
20
Sun
Running
SVdP Walk for Hope
1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN
Avg 69° / 47°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
25
Fri
Running
Fort4Fitness Fox Trot - GSNIM
1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN
1 Mile
Avg 73° / 50°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
25
Fri
Running
Fort4Fitness Fox Trot
1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN
1 Mile
Avg 73° / 50°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Fort4Fitness Fall Festival
1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN
4 Mile · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 73° / 50°·767 ft city elevation

October 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

6 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Double Dragon 2-Mile Kid Race
3900 Old Mill Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 70° / 47°·767 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
20th Annual Run for Riley 5 Mile & 5K by ProFed Credit Union
425 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 69° / 47°·767 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 66° / 44°·767 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Werewolf Chase Free Fun Run
1004 Cass St, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 63° / 43°·767 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
26th Annual River City Rat Race
300 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN
5K · 10K
Avg 63° / 42°·767 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Boo Brew Glow Run 4 Mile
7225 North River Road, Fort Wayne, IN
4 Mile
Avg 60° / 40°·767 ft city elevation

November 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

3 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in November.
Nov
13–14
Fri–Sat
Running
Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 51° / 34°·767 ft city elevation
Nov
13–14
Fri–Sat
Running
Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash - GSNIM
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 51° / 34°·767 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
RunningTrail Running
32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K
Homestead High School Environmental Center, Fort Wayne, IN
5K · 15K
Avg 47° / 31°·767 ft city elevation

December 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in December.
Dec
20
Sun
Running
Frosty Frolic 5K
6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 36° / 23°·767 ft city elevation

April 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in April.
Apr
24
Sat
Running
2026 YWCA Race for a Reason
2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 43°·767 ft city elevation

May 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in May.
May
14–15
Fri–Sat
Running
Run Wild
Fort Wayne Zoo, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 78° / 57°·767 ft city elevation

June 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in June.
Jun
5
Sat
Road Cycling
Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle
University of Saint Francis (Hutzell Athletic Center), Fort Wayne, IN
Metric Century
Avg 78° / 57°·767 ft city elevation
Jun
26
Sat
Running
Fort4Fitness Summer Sunrise Relay
5814 Reed Rd., Fort Wayne, IN
Avg 84° / 63°·767 ft city elevation

Just Outside Fort Wayne

Races near Fort Wayne

Heartbeat Hustle - Third Annual Heartbeat of Hoagland Foundation 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk
Sat, Sep 19
Hoagland Community Park, Hoagland, IN
11 mi away
Wyneken PTL Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run
Sat, Oct 10
11565 N US Hwy 27, Decatur, IN
13 mi away
Rising Eagles on the Run - 1 Mile Elementary Race
Thu, Oct 1
1600 IN-9, Columbia City, IN
20 mi away
Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
Sat, Nov 14
108 South Chauncey St, Columbia City, IN
21 mi away
Indiana Trail 100
Fri, Oct 9
2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN
24 mi away
Ignite Trail Marathon
Sat, Dec 12
2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN
24 mi away
Glacial Esker 6-12-24 Hour Trail Race
Sat, Apr 24
2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN
24 mi away
Valor's KAT6K Run/Walk
Sat, Sep 26
Pickett's Run Park, Bluffton, IN
25 mi away
Armed Forces Endurance Run
Sat, May 15
1650 Lake Park Drive, Kendallville, IN
26 mi away
Huntington Veterans Day 5K
Sat, Nov 7
Indiana National Guard, Huntington, IN
26 mi away
Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle
Thu, Nov 26
2824 Theater Ave, Huntington, IN
26 mi away
Color a Brighter Future for Noble House Ministries
Sat, Sep 12
200 Weber Rd, Albion, IN
27 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 24 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne hosts road cycling, mountain bike, running, and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Fort Wayne?
Races in Fort Wayne run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
What race distances can you find in Fort Wayne?
Upcoming races in Fort Wayne cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, and more.