Winter Wonder Dash

NOV

13-14

2026

A Franke Park event with more than 200 holiday light displays, offering a non timed 2K family walk, a timed 5K run and virtual 2K and 5K options.

13-14 Nov 2026

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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About the race

Winter Wonder Dash is a seasonal Fort4Fitness event held at Franke Park on November 13 and 14, 2026. Blue Jacket, Inc. installs holiday light displays throughout the park, and Fort4Fitness participants are given access to walk or run through the displays before the public drive-through opens. The event route passes by more than 200 light displays.

The event offers in-person and virtual options:

2K Family Walk not timed
5K Walk/Run timed event
Virtual 2K and 5K completed at any time and place

Virtual participants are not timed and do not receive a race bib. Participants receive event t-shirts and commemorative Winter Wonder Dash ornaments either during packet pick-up or by mail. There is no gear check at the event. The 5K awards top three overall male and female finishers in each of these categories: 14 and Under, Overall, and Masters 40 and older. There is no awards ceremony; winners are notified by email and results are posted online. A parking map is provided for event attendees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Walk/run

2k Family Walk