Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash
About this race
2K Walk or 5K Run/Walk
Grab your winter coat, hat, mittens and warm socks and get ready to experience one of Fort Wayne's favorite holiday traditions! Every year, Blue Jacket, Inc. sets up beautiful holiday light displays throughout Franke Park for folks to drive through and enjoy. Fort4Fitness participants have special access to walk or run through the lights before the Blue Jacket drive-through event opens to the public! Gather a group of loved ones and create unforgettable, fun holiday memories as you take in the 200+ brilliant light displays.
Friday's 2K is an untimed event and has an open start from 6 PM - 7 PM. Saturday's 5K is timed and features a more competitive wave that begins at 5:45 PM and a run/walk wave that begins at 6:15 PM.
Virtual 2K/5K
Virtual participants can complete their 2K or 5K at any time and place.
Since virtual participants are not timed, you will not receive a race bib.
You will receive your t-shirt and commemorative Winter Wonder Dash ornament, either by picking it up during regular Packet Pick-Up times, or by having it mailed to you (you would have chosen this option on your original registration). Mailings will go out the week of November 18th.
We do not require you to send in proof of completion.
Join fellow runners on November 13, 2026 for the Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash. It's a fantastic 2K, 1.9K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Fort Wayne.
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Running
5 and Under - 2K or 5K Registration
Children ages 5 and under can participate for free. These registrations do NOT include a t-shirt, timing, or goody bag.
Virtual 2K or 5K
Virtual participants can complete their race at any place/time of their choosing. They will receive a shirt and commemorative ornament.
5K Run
The 5K Run is a timed race. This early wave is meant for runners only.
5K Run/Walk
The 5K Run/Walk is a timed race. This wave is meant for those wanting to casually run or walk the 5K.
Walking
2K Walk
The 2K Walk is not a timed race.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 10-year monthly averages for November in Fort Wayne.
About Fort Wayne
Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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