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September 27, 2025

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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Schedule of Events

Prepare for Race Day! Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to start time. The Start Line for all race distances is near the intersection of Harrison and Baker Streets in Downtown Fort Wayne.

Event
Description
Start Time
10K
This 6.2 mile course takes runners and walkers through historic Fort Wayne neighborhoods and past landmark churches, all while being cheered on by neighborhood groups and spectators that gather along the course.
7:30 AM

Half Marathon

The Fort4Fitness Half Marathon is a USATF certified course, equipped with water stops, cheer groups, and live entertainment.
8:30 AM
4 Mile
This walk/run takes participants into Downtown Fort Wayne with an exciting finish within Parkview Field!
10:30 AM

FAQs

The parking garages that we recommend are: Harrison Square, Skyline Plaza, and the Civic Garage. Click here to view parking areas near the Start Line.

There are also several more options listed on the Downtown Improvement District website.

Yes. Gear Check can be found inside Parkview Field in the batting cages along the first baseline. It opens Saturday morning at 7:00 AM.


Packet Pick-Up is Friday (the day before Race Day) from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM inside Parkview Field in the Lincoln Financial Event Center.

Someone else can pick up for you if they have a copy of your registration confirmation. If no one is able to pick up on Friday, Packet Pick-Up is available on Saturday (Race Day) morning from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the batting cages at Parkview Field.

Yes. Please see the course maps for exact locations.

Neighborhoods
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