f4f2Fort4Fitness has come a long way since it’s inaugural festival in 2008.  That year more than 6,000 people made the event a huge success.  The event has grown into a multi-season event including a Spring Cycling event in addition to the multiple marathons taking place.

September 27-28 Fort4Fitness’s Fall Festival will be held at Parkview Field.  The Festival includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 4 Mile Run/Walk, Kids Marathon, and Senior Marathon.  In addition, the Festival Expo, sponsored by Medical Protective, will be open at Parkview Field from 1pm - 8pm on Friday September 27 and from 7:30am – 12:00pm on Saturday September 28 to highlight healthy living and fitness in Northeast Indiana. Here’s a brief overview of each event to help you determine what event is best for you. fort4fitness Half Marathon
  • Starts at 8am Saturday September 28 in front of the historic Baker Street Station in Downtown Fort Wayne.
  • All participants who complete the course will receive a long-sleeve moisture wicking shirt and finisher’s medal.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in a variety of categories.
  • Race numbers are required to participate
  • Participants must be in good health, physically prepared, and able to complete the Half Marathon in 4 hours or less.
  • Wheeled and/or motorized devices and animals will not be allowed on the course.
  • Use of electronic devices is strongly discouraged.
10K
  • Starts at 9am on Saturday September 28 at historic Baker Street Statin in downtown Fort Wayne.
  • All participants who complete the course will receive a finisher’s medal
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in a variety of categories.
  • Race numbers are required to participate
  • You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of the 10K
  • Wheeled and/or motorized devices and animals will not be allowed on the course.
  • Use of electronic devices is strongly discouraged.
4 Mile/Run Walk
  • Starts at 7:30am on Saturday September 28 at historic Baker Street Statin in downtown Fort Wayne.
  • All participants who complete the course will receive a finisher’s medal
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in a variety of categories.
  • Race numbers are required to participate
  • You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of the 4 Mile Run/Walk
  • Wheeled and/or motorized devices and animals will not be allowed on the course.  Push Strollers and wheelchairs will be allowed in the 4 Mile WALK only.
  • Use of electronic devices is strongly discouraged
2013KidsMarathonKickoff_500 Kids Marathon
  • Starts at 6:30pm on Friday, September 27 at Parkview Field.
  • The Kids Marathon has been going on throughout the summer with the kick-off event having been at RiverFest in June.
  • Kids wishing to participate CAN still register, and pick up training materials at the Fort4Fitness office.
  • This final leg will be 1.2 miles.
  • Each child that finishes will receive a bib and medal, as well as special recognition for the event that they successfully completed.
Senior Marathon
  • Starts at Parkview Field on Friday, September 27 at 6:30pm.
  • This is the final leg of a summer-long program and will be 1.2 miles.
  • Those wishing to participate can still register at the Fort4Fitness office.
Online registration closes September 14, 2013.  Race weekend registration is not allowed so go online today and register.  You can find registration as well as FAQs and event details on the Fort4Fitness website.