Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race
About this race
Five hours of trail racing in Franke Park!
Grab your gear and get ready for five hours of type 2 fun on the technical trails of Franke Park. As a trail runner, mountain bike rider or wheelchair athlete, you'll complete as many laps as you can in the five hour time limit.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Runners follow a three mile loop in the east side of Franke Park.
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Riders follow a five mile loop on the west side of Franke Park.
- Wheelchair athletes will follow a two mile loop on pavement and gravel
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We will record your progress on a whiteboard and on a timing mat.
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All laps must be completed within the five hour time limit.
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We encourage you to setup a home base near the HUB at base of Derby Hill.
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No aid stations on the course. Food and drink will be available at the HUB.
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All participants will share the timing mat and complete many full laps as they can in the five hour time limit.
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No credit will be given for incomplete laps!
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The participant that completes the highest number of full laps will be declared the category winner.
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In the event of a tie, the participant that completes the fastest first lap will be declared the category winner.
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Lunch will be provided for registered competitors and Crew/Spectators in the HUB.
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Endurance athletes of all levels are welcome to participate!
Riders must wear a bicycle helmet!
We also recommend safety glasses for riders.
HERE'S THE BASIC TIMELINE:
Friday, September 18th
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5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet Pickup at the HUB in Franke Park
Saturday, September 19th
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7:30AM-8:45AM-Check-in at the HUB
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8:45AM-9:00AM-Last minute race info/instructions
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9:00AM-2:00PM- Dirty Fox Challenge
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2:30PM-3:00PM- Awards at the HUB
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY
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Top MTB Female Rider
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Top MTB Male Rider
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Top Female Runner
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Top Male Runner
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Top Female Wheelchair
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Top Male Wheelchair
Funds raised will be donated to Summit City Singletrack. SCS is responsible for the trail maintenance and trail projects in the Franke Park trail network.
The Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race brings an exciting Ultra, Marathon, 16.1K to Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 13, 2025. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
5-Hour 3-Rider Team
Race on a five mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as part of a 3 person relay team for 5 hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks.
5-Hour Solo Rider
Race on a five mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as a solo rider for five hours Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks.
Kids Free Ride/Run
Kids under 13 can ride a mile of trail that includes a small pump track and a half mile loop of entry-level trails. The riding loop will not be part of the event course. The loop will not be timed or staffed with a volunteer. Kids can also run a lap on the 5k trail running course. Kids who register before Monday, September 2nd 2025 will receive an event shirt, Kids who complete the 5k loop and 7 laps on the kids riding course will also receive a finisher medal. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Kids are registered will receive a wrist band that gives them access to race day food and drinks.
Trail running
5-Hour 3-Runner Team
Race on a three mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as part of a three person relay running team for five hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks.
5-Hour Solo Runner
Race on a three mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as a solo runner for five hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks.
Wheelchair
5-Hour 3-Person Wheelchair
Race on a 2 mile loop of paved trails in Franke Park for five hours as a three person team of wheelchair endurance athletes. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks.
5-Hour Solo Wheelchair
Race on a 2 mile loop of paved trails in Franke Park for five hours as part of a three person team of wheelchair endurance athletes. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks.
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About Fort Wayne
Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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