Fun Runs in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Zoo Runs
Glo Wild Mile
Enjoy an easy and colorful run through the dazzling, giant lantern display at the Fort Wayne Zoo! Proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne Zoo. Not a timed race, but placements receive Cheetah (1st place) and Gazelle (second place) medals!
Date: May 16, 2025
Location: Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd
Run Wild 5K
Join Fort4Fitness for a run through the zoo, as you travel through Africa, Australia, through Stingray Bay, and past the Peacock Cafe.
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd
Fox Island Sprint Triathlon's
Always a great time at beautiful Fox Island for their annual triathlons - 500 yard lake swim; 12 mile bike; 3.1 mile.
Fox Island Sprint Triathlon #1
Date: May 24, 2025
Location: Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd
Fox Island Sprint Triathlon #2
Date: August 16, 2025
Location: Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd
Run, White and Blue 5K
Be sure to wear your brightest red, white, and blue on this run to benefit NAMI Fort Wayne.
Date: July 4, 2025
Location: Shoaff Park, Conklin Pavilion, 6401 St. Joe Rd
Annual Pufferbelly Run/Walk/Stroll
If you’re looking for a more family friendly and budget conscious event, this 5 or 10K race/walk and kids 1 mile fun run is a great opportunity to explore and celebrate some of Northeast Indiana’s most popular parks. Proceeds go toward the restoration and development of Fort Wayne trails.
Date: July 19, 2025
Location: Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd
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Tread the Trails
Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails offers weekly bike rides and 5K walks/runs every other Thursday from May through September! Explore the trails by yourself or with a group and learn all about Fort Wayne!
Date:
April 29, May 13, 27, June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 19, September 2, 16, 30 (bike rides)
April 29, May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4, 18 (walk/runs)
Location: Varies (See website)
Epic 7K/15K
Bask in the scenery as you run this race along the River Greenway starting at Kreager Park and winding it's way along the Maumee River! Runners and walkers can choose between a 15K or 7K and will have 3 hours to complete the course. This race is not one to miss!
Date: August 9, 2025
Location: Kreager Park, 7225 N River Rd
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This post was originally published in May 2017 and has been updated. Last Updated: April 2025
