Firefly Six Hour Trail Race
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Firefly Six Hour Trail Race
The Firefly Six Hour Trail Race at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a timed endurance event in which participants run as many laps as they can within a six hour window. The course combines paved path, gravel, and technical singletrack to create varied terrain for each lap.
Lap totals are recorded in two ways on race day: on a large whiteboard visible at the event and with electronic recording. The event listing shows a distance of 26.2 Miles, though actual distance covered depends on the number of laps completed by each runner.
Every participant receives a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category receive handmade awards, and there is a separate Dead Freaking Last Award for the last official finisher. The event shares a festival setting with other night rides and activities at Franke Park, and runners use the same start area energy as other participants.
Recommended items for runners include a headlamp or flashlight, a folding chair, insect repellent, sunscreen, snacks, water, and hydration mix. The race emphasizes lap counting, mixed surfaces, and evening trail running in a community setting at Franke Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
