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Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run
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Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
May 03, 2026
Running

About this race

Chase the Shadow is a free, untimed fun run/walk/roll that is open to participants of all fitness levels. 

How does is work?
The rules are pretty simple. Just finish the 5k route before The Shadow. Participants will follow a bicycle lead on a route that follows the Fort Wayne Trails network. The route will be clearly and marked, but we won’t have police presence so be sure to follow traffic laws at road crossings! Fun trophies go to the first place male and female finishers and first place place boy and girl (under 13) finishers.  
The Shadow launches at 1:00pm.
We launch at 1:05PM
Awards begin at 2pm. So put on you best ninja suit, cool tuxedo T-shirt, or simply a black T-shirt.

Chase the Shadow is the only time that we encourage walkers and runners to dress in black.


Chase the Shadow is an untimed fun run. We will have a race clock on site if you want to see your time.

Be sure to record you activity with your smart phone or your fitness wearable and then share your adventure on social media.

All ages and athletic abilities are welcome!

WE WILL BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE KITCHEN ITEMS TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. PLEASE BRING WHAT YOU CAN. EVERYTHING HELPS!

Types of Non-Perishable Food Items Needed
We kindly ask participants to donate the following non-perishable food items:

Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, soups)
Pasta and rice
Cereal and oatmeal
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
Shelf-stable milk and juice
Donation Drop-Off Details
Participants can drop off their food donations at check in on race day.

Follow Getting Miles on Runsignup as we add cool events to the calendar. You can also find the Getting Miles Athletic Club on Facebook and Strava. 

Join fellow runners on May 3, 2026 for the Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Fort Wayne.

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Running

Chase the Shadow! Free Fun Run

Chase the Shadow will start and finish in West Swinney Park. Participants will follow a bicycle lead through the park and onto the sidewalks of Historic West Central Fort Wayne and back to West Swinney Park

May 03, 2026 5K 12:00 PM
Free
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Fort Wayne.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 8.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 19.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 5.8° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 19.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
21.7
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.6mm

About Fort Wayne

Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.

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