Winter Wonder Dash

NOV
13-14
2026
Enjoy Franke Park's holiday lights at the Winter Wonder Dash in Fort Wayne on Nov 13 and 14, 2026, with exclusive walk and run access before the public drive through opens. Pick a family 2K, a timed 5K, or join virtually and celebrate the season.
13-14 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Winter Wonder Dash is a Fort4Fitness event held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 13 and 14, 2026. The event takes place at Franke Park / 3411 Sherman Blvd. 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.

Race formats

  • 2K Family Walk
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 5 and Under - 2K or 5K Registration
  • Virtual 2K or 5K

The 2K Family Walk is not timed. The 5K Run/Walk is a timed event. Virtual participants complete their distance at a time and place of their choosing; virtual entries are not timed and do not receive race bibs. Virtual entrants receive a t-shirt and a commemorative Winter Wonder Dash ornament; mailed items are scheduled to go out the week of November 18.

Additional details

There is no gear check at this event. Awards for the 5K will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers in each of these categories: 14 and Under, Overall, and Masters (40+). There will not be an awards ceremony; winners will be notified by email and results will be posted online. A parking map is provided for participants. Participants are encouraged to arrive before their event start time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
2k Walk