In 40 days · Fri, Nov 13, 2026
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When
Friday, November 13th, 2026
Where
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne IN
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
Typical weather
35–50°F · some rain risk
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2025
34–53°F
dry
2024
33–53°F
rain
2023
38–59°F
dry
2022
29–37°F
dry
2021
33–40°F
dry
2020
28–45°F
dry
2019
2–25°F
dry
2018
24–34°F
dry
2017
35–43°F
dry
2016
34–53°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event Type: 2K Walk or 5K Run/Walk
- Date: 2026-11-13
- Location: 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN
- URL: Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash
Event Details
- Holiday Tradition: Experience one of Fort Wayne's favorite holiday traditions with beautiful holiday light displays throughout Franke Park.
- Exclusive Access: Fort4Fitness participants have special access to walk or run through the lights before the Blue Jacket drive-through event opens to the public.
- Light Displays: Enjoy over 200 brilliant light displays with friends and loved ones.
- Start Times: Friday's 2K is an untimed event with an open start from 6 PM - 7 PM: Saturday's 5K is timed, with a competitive wave starting at 5:45 PM and a run/walk wave at 6:15 PM.
Virtual Participation
- Flexibility: Virtual participants can complete their 2K or 5K at any time and place.
- No Timing: Since virtual participants are not timed, race bibs will not be issued.
- Race Materials: Participants will receive a t-shirt and commemorative Winter Wonder Dash ornament, available for pick-up or mailing.
- Mailing Schedule: Mailings will go out the week of November 18th, and proof of completion is not required.
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