Glo Wild Mile
About the Event
Experience the Fort Wayne Zoo like never before!
Imagine running through a dazzling display of giant lanterns on a 1-mile course, lighting up your path in vibrant colors and shapes. This unique race promises a blend of competition and enchantment, perfect for all ages.
Race Details:
- Course: 1-mile course around the zoo featuring beautiful, large lantern displays. It will not be dark at this time.
- Timing: Not a timed race, but a race nonetheless!
- Medals: Placement-based medal per wave: Cheetah Medals for the first 10 racers, Gazelle Medals for the next 10 racers, etc.
- Wave Information: All waves follow the same route; only the start times differ. If you are walker or a slower runner, register for the Yellow, Rainbow or White Wave. After all race waves conclude (around 8:40 PM), participants can revisit the course at their leisure and enjoy the stunning displays until 11:00 PM, free of charge.
Important Notes:
Racers will receive a coupon on their race bib to use at any of the food or drink (non-alcoholic) vendors inside the Zoo. The Peacock Café, Ray’s Grill, Bamboo Snack Station, Slice and Carousel Canteen will have Asian cuisine offerings available.
All participants need to have cleared the course by 8:40 PM for reopening.
No On-Site Registration!
For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services at least 1 hour prior to the race.
While participants can reenter the course for free after the race, friends and family can join them by purchasing separate admission at the front gate.
Proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne Zoo.
Join fellow runners on May 1, 2026 for the Glo Wild Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Fort Wayne.
Races Offered
Running
Glo Wild Mile - Blue
First of eight waves. This wave is for FAST runners! This wave needs to be able to be completed in 10 minutes or less. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile (approximately 8:40 PM).
Glo Wild Mile- Green
Second of eight waves. This wave is for FAST runners! This wave needs to be able to be completed in 10 minutes or less. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile (approximately 8:40 PM).
Glo Wild Mile - Orange
Third of eight waves. This wave needs to be able to be completed in 10 minutes or less. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile (approximately 8:40 PM).
Glo Wild Mile - Purple
Fourth of eight waves. This wave needs to be able to be completed in 10 minutes or less. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile (approximately 8:40 PM).
Glo Wild Mile - Red
Fifth of eight waves. This wave needs to be able to be completed in 10 minutes or less. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile (approximately 8:40 PM).
Glo Wild Mile - Yellow
Sixth of eight waves. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile at 8:40 PM. If you cannot complete a mile in less than 20 minutes, please consider attending Glo Wild a different evening.
Glo Wild Mile - Rainbow
Seventh of eight waves. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile at 8:40 PM. If you cannot complete a mile in less than 20 minutes, please consider attending Glo Wild a different evening.
Glo Wild Mile - White
Eighth of eight waves. All waves have the same course. Medals will be given based on placement as they cross the Finish Line in their wave. Participants will be able to re-enter to walk the course after all waves have completed their mile at 8:40 PM. If you cannot complete a mile in less than 20 minutes, please consider attending Glo Wild a different evening.
About Fort Wayne
Glo Wild Mile takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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