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Trees Trail Challenge 10 & 4mi
Nov 6 - Come out for a 10 & 4mi trail race through the entire Franke Park trail system with two stream crossings and challenging rolling terrain.
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VOLUNTEER TO SUPPORT FORT4FIT KIDS MARATHON
Sept 30 - Join FWRC as we staff packet pick-up, finish line, and provide course marshals for the final mile. 40 to 50 generous volunteers needed to support this great even for local youth. Will you be one of them? Click the link to sign up.
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22nd Annual River City Rat Race
Oct 16 - The River City Rat Race is a 10K Race and 5K Race through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. The race is fun and family-friendly, and benefits the local YMCA.
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Tread the Trails
Apr 26th thru Oct 27th - Fort Wayne Public Works and Fort Wayne Trails have partnered with the Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven to introduce Tread the Trails! The FREE program will take place every other Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
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16th Annual Run for Riley
Oct 9th @ 2pm - Join the Fort Wayne Running Club as we continue the tradition of supporting Riley Children's Hospital with one of the largest running events in Fort Wayne: The 16th Annual Run for Riley. Participants may choose between the 5 mile race or an untimed 5k fitness walk to show their support.
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FWRC 2023 Annual Banquet
Jan 29 - Join us for the 2023 Annual Banquet featuring guest speaker Camille Herron. Information/Registration at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/FortWayne/FortWayneRunningClubBanquet and information on Camille at www.camilleherron.com
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Who We Are

The Fort Wayne Running Club

The Fort Wayne Running Club is your local RRCA-affiliated running club, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  The club was founded in 1977 and strives to support health and fitness through the sport of running.  Our members include people from all walks of life and different levels, from walkers to serious competitors, and we welcome the public to join us at any of our events.  We look forward to seeing you join us at any of the many amazing charitable causes these events support!
 
2022 FWRC Points Series
Feb 12 - 36th Annual Fanny Freezer 5K (Results) (Photos) (Photos2)
July 9 - Runners On Parade 5K (Results) (Photos)
Aug 6 - Epic 15K/7K(Results)(Photos)
Aug 20 - Rotary Club 5K(Results)(Photos)
Sep 3 - Parlor City Trot Half Marathon/10K (Results)(Photos)
Sep 10 - Urban Run/Walk 5K
Nov 19 - Turkey Trot Trail 5K **NEW LOCATION** Homestead Environmental Center

NOTE: In the event that multiple race distances are offered, only the longest distance will count towards Points & IronRunner Series Award requirements.
IronStrider participants may choose ANY option, longest or shortest. Example: Running/ walking the 5 mi at both NutriRun and Riley would qualify

 
FWRC 2023 Annual Banquet - Sunday January 29, 2023 beginning at 3:00 pm
 
Featured speaker, Camille Herron, an American ultra runner, USATF Certified Coach, Level 3.  In April 2022 she became the youngest women to reach 1,000,000 lifetime miles.
 
More details and Register online at: The FWRC Annual Banquet (runsignup.com) 
 
 
2022 Points Series Standings
Race Series (Ironrunner) Award Requirements

FWRC Adopt a Trail Clean up Dates
We have adopted part of the Fort Wayne Trails!
Please grab a friend to help to clean up our adopted portion of the awesome trail system!
We will meet at the Covington Plaza parking lot between Planet Fitness and Flagstar(formerly Wells Fargo). After everyone is signed in and briefed we will split into two groups. Each group will start at different ends of our adopted portion of the trail and work towards each other cleaning up the trail.
Please bring work gloves, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Saturday, October 22nd 1PM 

Tread the Trails: New Trails Program

Fort Wayne Public Works and Fort Wayne Trails have partnered with the Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven to introduce Tread the Trails! Tread the Trails is for individuals of all skill levels. All Tread the Trails Events are 5 kilometers in distance, but participants are encouraged to add increase or decrease the distance as they see fit. Tread the Trails takes place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails is open to wheelchair use as well.

For a complete list of locations and dates: http://www.fortwayneparks.org/trails/news-events.html.

Fort4Fitness Kids Marathon Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, Sept 30 - It takes 40 to 50 generous volunteers to put on this great event for local youth.  Will you be one of them?  Please use the link below to pick an opportunity and time that works best for you.
Next Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00pm. Location: New Haven Community Center, 7500 SR 930 E, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Membership Info
The Fort Wayne Running Club provides an assortment of benefits for its members ranging from discounts at the local running specialty stores, discounts to area races, information about upcoming running events throughout the region, an annual banquet featuring national speaks, highlights for local area high school runners and much more. Consider joining a growing and vibrant running community in your local area and join us at any of our official points series races!
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