The FWRC Annual Celebration
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Event overview
The Fort Wayne Running Club Annual Celebration takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Ceruti's, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Two registration options are listed: the main celebration priced at $40 and a table option priced at $264. There is no parking charge at the venue.
The celebration includes a fitness expo, social time, autographs with a guest speaker, dinner, annual awards, and a presentation by the guest speaker. The program will honor club members, volunteers, and outstanding area high school distance athletes.
Additional activities, awards and logistics
A public group run/walk of 5 km is scheduled for Saturday, January 31 at Fleet Feet Southwest; an in-store appearance with pictures and autographs will follow. A meet and greet with an in-store appearance, pictures, and autographs is scheduled at Three Rivers Running Company on Sunday, February 1. Sponsors named for the event include Fleet Feet, Three Rivers Running Company, and Hansons Brooks.
Annual awards to be presented include points series age-group awards, Ironrunner and Ironstrider awards, a volunteer of the year award, a spirit of running award, the Golden Shoe, a breaking barriers award, a presidents award, and recognition for outstanding high school distance runners. The event page recommends standard health precautions such as hand hygiene and covering coughs or sneezes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.