3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne IN
Friday, November 13th, 2026
Event Overview
Event Type: 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.
Event Details
Date: 2026-11-13
Location: 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN
Schedule:
- Friday's 2K: An untimed event with an open start from 6 PM - 7 PM.
- Saturday's 5K: A timed event featuring a competitive wave starting at 5:45 PM.
- Run/Walk Wave: Begins at 6:15 PM.
Virtual Participation
Options for Virtual Participants:
- Flexibility: Complete your 2K or 5K at any time and place.
- Timing: Virtual participants are not timed and will not receive a race bib.
- Commemoratives: 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.
- Proof of Completion: We do not require you to send in proof of completion.
More Information
For more details, visit Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash - GSNIM.
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