Upcoming Races in Fort Wayne

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

24
Races
4
Sports

Racing in Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne race calendar is busiest in May, 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, 10K, 10–20 mi, 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

October 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

4 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October.
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
Glowfest 4 Miler
3900 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne, IN
4 Mile
Avg 60° / 40°·767 ft city elevation

November 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

4 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
Nov
21
Sat
Mountain BikeRunningTrail Running
Trees Trail Challenge
3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
8K / 5 Mile · 10 Mile
Avg 47° / 31°·767 ft city elevation

December 2026 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Fort Wayne Great Santa Run
202 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 38° / 25°·767 ft city elevation
Dec
20
Sun
Running
Frosty Frolic 5K
6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 36° / 23°·767 ft city elevation

February 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in February.
Feb
13
Sat
RunningMountain BikeTrail Running
Frozen Trailfest Trail Race
Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
5K · 10K · 10–20 mi
Avg 36° / 20°·767 ft city elevation

March 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in March.
Mar
7
Sun
Running
St Practice Day 5K Free Fun Run
Lawton Park, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 44° / 27°·767 ft city elevation

May 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

5 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in May.
May
2
Sun
Running
Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run
West Swinney Park, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 68° / 46°·767 ft city elevation
May
8
Sat
Running
2027 YWCA Race for a Reason
6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 43°·767 ft city elevation
May
8
Sat
Running
The Shepherd's Hand Community 5k
1231 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 70° / 48°·767 ft city elevation
May
14–15
Fri–Sat
Running
Run Wild
Fort Wayne Zoo, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 78° / 57°·767 ft city elevation
May
15
Sat
Running
RACE FOR THE WARRIOR
12602 Global Drive, Fort Wayne, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 10K
Avg 72° / 50°·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

July 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in July.
Jul
17
Sat
RunningMountain BikeTrail Running
Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race
Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
50K · 30+ mi
Avg 84° / 64°·767 ft city elevation

August 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in August.
Aug
29
Sun
Running
Healing Heart Hustle 5K
2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
5K
Avg 81° / 59°·767 ft city elevation

September 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Wayne, Indiana in September.
Sep
4
Sat
RunningMountain Bike
Firefly Trail Festival
Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Marathon
Avg 79° / 57°·767 ft city elevation
Sep
25
Sat
Running
Fort4Fitness Fall Festival
1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN
4 Mile · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 73° / 50°·767 ft city elevation

October 2027 Fort Wayne, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Fort Wayne, Indiana in October.
Oct
2
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

Races near Fort Wayne

Jul
31
Sat
Running
Huntertown Heritage Days 5K
10 miles away15330 Lima Rd, Huntertown, IN
5K
Avg 80° / 60°·825 ft city elevation
May
16
Sun
Running
Trail Beer Mile Challenge
16 miles awayUAW Local 2209 Union Hall, Roanoke, IN
1 Mile
Avg 72° / 50°·756 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Veterans Marathon and Half Marathon
21 miles away108 South Chauncey St, Columbia City, IN
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 49° / 32°·830 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Ignite Trail Marathon
24 miles away2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 38° / 23°·898 ft city elevation
Apr
24–25
Sat–Sun
RunningTrail Running
Glacial Esker 6-12-24 Hour Trail Race
24 miles away2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN
Avg 63° / 41°·898 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Augusta Hills LRCC Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
25 miles away2080 W 300 N, Albion, IN
Avg 43° / 29°·898 ft city elevation
May
15–16
Sat–Sun
Running
Armed Forces Endurance Run
26 miles away1650 Lake Park Drive, Kendallville, IN
Avg 70° / 48°
Nov
7
Sat
RunningRoad Cycling
Huntington Veterans Day 5K
26 miles awayIndiana National Guard, Huntington, IN
1 Mile · 5K · Under 25 mi
Avg 54° / 34°·783 ft city elevation
Nov
13–26
Fri–Thu
Running
Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle
26 miles away2824 Theater Ave, Huntington, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 45° / 28°·783 ft city elevation
Jun
26
Sat
Road Cycling
Flat 50 (Adams County, IN)
31 miles away1201 Emmental Drive, Berne, IN
Avg 83° / 64°·834 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Rainbow Lake 5k
35 miles away200 E Line St, Geneva, IN
5K
Avg 44° / 28°
Aug
21
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Tree Trail Trot
35 miles away3691 New Holland Rd., Andrews, IN
5K
Avg 82° / 59°·707 ft city elevation

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 May 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, 10 Mile, and more.