Fitness Events For Everyone
Fort4Fitness motivates and inspires the community by hosting fitness events created for people of all ages and athletic abilities. This includes the four signature seasonal events along with summer-long programs and virtual challenges.
Spring Cycle
The Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle is an annual Downtown Fort Wayne bike ride, perfect for casual family rides and serious cyclists alike! The Spring Cycle event will feature a variety of tour distances so people of all ages and skill levels can participate! Tour distances include a 6 Mile Family Ride, short, medium and long distances, and a Metric Century 100K (64 miles). The Start/Finish Line location is at the University of Saint Francis and tour routes will go southwest (the Metric Century 100K course will go into Huntington and back). All participants will receive a Spring Cycle t-shirt and finisher medal!
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Run Wild 5K
Run Wild at the Fort Wayne Zoo on Saturday, June 7th, 2025! Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Zoo for a 5K run outside and inside the Zoo! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel. Be prepared for it all as you travel through Africa, Australia, through Stingray Bay and past the Peacock Cafe. Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, and a finisher medal. Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Zoo. For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo Guest Services prior to the race.
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Summer Sunset Relay
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers to form a team for the Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay at the MedPro Group campus in Fort Wayne! This event is sure to be the highlight of your summer, with a fun backyard party atmosphere and some friendly competition mixed in. Sign up your team (or as an individual) to run as many one-mile laps as possible during the four-hour time frame. You can compete against other teams, or just run for fun! Tents, coolers and other supplies to keep you going are encouraged! You can look forward to activities around the course, free water stations and live entertainment throughout the day. Participants receive an event tank top and medal.
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Pace Chase 5K
Pace Chase 5K: A Race Against Time—Literally! What's the Pace Chase 5K? Glad you asked! This isn’t your typical 5K. No watches, no phones, no mileage tracking devices! When you register, you’ll predict your completion time—then, it’s all about pacing yourself to match it. The winner? The runner who finishes closest to their predicted time! If multiple participants hit the mark or come super close, they’ll be entered into a grand prize drawing. But cheaters beware—using tracking devices means no prizes! Think you've got the perfect pace? Let’s see what you’ve got!
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Fall Festival
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is a vibrant run/walk event that celebrates healthy living and brings together people of all fitness levels. The energy at the festival is contagious, with participants of all ages and abilities joining in to enjoy a fun, active day in Downtown Fort Wayne! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started with your fitness goals, this inclusive event offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone to get moving and embrace a healthier lifestyle. It's a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy the community spirit, and have fun while staying active. The Saturday event features three race distances (4 Mile, 10K and Half Marathon) to suit people of all walks of life! Participants are enthusiastically encouraged along the way by neighborhood cheer groups and live music performers, and they're awarded a finisher medal at the Finish Line at Parkview Field. Wherever you are in your fitness journey, this is the race for YOU!
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Winter Wonder Dash
Grab your winter coat, hat, mittens and warm socks and get ready to experience one of Fort Wayne's favorite holiday traditions! Every year, Blue Jacket, Inc. sets up beautiful holiday light displays throughout Franke Park for folks to drive through and enjoy. Fort4Fitness participants have special access to walk or run through the lights before the Blue Jacket drive-through event opens to the public! Gather a group of loved ones and create unforgettable, fun holiday memories as you take in the 140+ brilliant light displays.
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