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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
202 W Superior St, Fort Wayne IN
5K
25–38°F · low rain risk
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21–31°F
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27–42°F
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29–39°F
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31–46°F
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40–54°F
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18–43°F
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24–45°F
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20–33°F
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18–34°F
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About this race
Event Overview
The 4th Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 12, 2026 in downtown Fort Wayne. Registration is open, so start stretching those Santa muscles and get ready for the Jolliest 5k of the season.
Race Details
- Location: Prominade Park, downtown Fort Wayne
- Date: December 12, 2026
- Start Time: 8am
- Cheer: Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santa's run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne!
Participant Perks
- Included Items: Each participant will receive a race finishers shirt, a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and holiday treats - who doesn’t like cookies & hot chocolate?
- Santa Suit: Includes Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat, and a white furry beard.
- Finisher Shirt & Medal: Each participant will also receive a Finisher Shirt & medal/ornament.
- Shirt Size Cutoff: The shirt size cutoff date is 12/5/26.
Packet Pickup
Important: Packet Pickup: Dec. 11, 2026, Fleet Feet Fort Wayne Southwest 5661 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, 2:00pm - 7:00pm. It is important to pickup your packets the day before the race so everyone can wear their Santa Suits for race day!
Course Information
Start/Finish: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon!
Charity Support
Please Note: A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy.
Social Media
Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW.
Registration
For more information and to register, visit Fort Wayne Great Santa Run.
Course map
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