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When
Saturday, July 17th, 2027
Where
Franke Park, Fort Wayne IN
Distances
Ultra · Marathon · Half
Typical weather
66–83°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
71–88°F
rain
2025
69–81°F
dry
2024
66–79°F
rain
2023
65–80°F
dry
2022
68–80°F
rain
2021
68–80°F
rain
2020
63–87°F
dry
2019
71–85°F
rain
2018
66–83°F
dry
2017
63–82°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: July 17, 2027
- Location: Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN
- Event: Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race
- URL: Race Registration
Participants
- Mountain Bikers: Choose between a six-hour challenge or a more reasonable three-hour ride on a seven-mile loop.
- Wheelchair Athletes: Follow a challenging course consisting of paved paths and gravel roads for either three or six hours.
- Trail Runners: Participate in a six-hour challenge or a three-hour event on a three-mile loop.
- Start Time: The race begins at 8 AM.
Awards and Amenities
- Awards: Awards are presented for the winners in each category.
- Tent City: Set up your camp near the HUB at the base of Derby Hill. Bring your EZ UP on race day.
- Food: The grill opens at 11 AM for race participants and their crews, with snacks and picnic-style food included in the registration fee.
- Support: Thanks to UAW Local 2209, registration fees are kept low!
Registration Fee Waiver
- Young Participants: The race is free for young people aged 18 and under.
Timeline
- Friday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Packet pickup at the HUB in Franke Park.
- Saturday:
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM: Packet pickup.
- 7:45 AM: Race instructions and information.
- 8:00 AM: Race Time.
- 11:15 AM: Three-hour race awards.
- 2:00 PM: Six-hour race awards.
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