Fort4Fitness Fall Festival Marathon
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Sep 26, 2026 - Saturday
4mi, 10k, 23.3mi, Half-marathon
Race Information
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is the year’s biggest community celebration of fitness in Downtown Fort Wayne!
Every year, thousands of athletes train for and participate in the Fall Festival. The Saturday event features four races distances (4 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon) to suit people of all ages and abilities. Participants are enthusiastically encouraged along the way by neighborhood cheer groups and live music performers, and they're awarded at the finish line with a finisher medal.
At the Friday event, kids and seniors complete a celebratory 1.2-mile lap around the stadium to wrap up the summer-long Kids and Seniors Marathon programs. And don't miss out on the Fort4Fitness Expo at Parkview Field during all events, featuring 50+ local businesses and organizations. There's something for everyone at the Fall Festival!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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