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2026 FWRC Celebration
The 2026 FWRC Celebration will be Sunday February 1, 2026 at Ceruti's. Plan to register and join us! Zach Panning is the speaker . He is a professional marathon runner for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance project.
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31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K
Saturday, Nov 22nd - Homestead Environmental Center 5K trail race begins at 10:00 am. The race terrain consistent of gravel paths, road, grass and trails. The event also features a 15,000 centimeter race for Turkey Toddlers 10 & under at 9:45 am.
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Fort Wayne Great Santa Run
The 3rd Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 6, 2025 in downtown Fort Wayne. Get ready for the Jolliest 5k of the season!
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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!
  
2025 FWRC Points Series:
 
 
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 
 
2026 FWRC Points Series:
Feb 7- Chilly Chili 5 mile/3 mile
Feb 14
- Fanny Freezer 5K
Mar 21
- Nutri-Run 20k/5 mile Run
Apr 26-Fort Wayne Half Marathon/Marathon
Jun 6- JP Jones Just Plain 10k & 3.3k Run
Jun 20-Fathers Day 5K
Jul 11- Runners On Pace 5K
Aug 8- EPIC 15K
Sep 5-Parlor City Trot Half Marathon/10K/5K
Oct 4- Run for Riley 5Mile/5K
Oct 18-River City Rat Race 10K/5K
Nov 21- Turkey Trot Trail 5K
 
NOTE: In the event that multiple race distances are offered, only the longest distance will count towards Points & IronRunner Series Award requirements.(If you plan to run the full Fort Wayne Marathon rather than the half and want to do IronRunner please let us know).
IronStrider participants may choose ANY option, longest or shortest. Example: Running/ walking the 5 mi at both NutriRun and Riley would qualify
  
 
The FWRC Annual Celebration - RunSignup
The 2026 Fort Wayne Running Club Celebration and Fitness Expo and will take place Sunday February 1, 2026 at Ceruti's, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana. (No parking charge!). Zach Panning is the guest speaker, a Fort Wayne native who ran for Grand Valley State University and now is a professional marathon runner for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance project.
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2025 Points Series Standings
 
 
Nominations are NOW being accepted for 2025 FWRC Annual Awards.
The awards are Don Lindley Volunteer of the Year, Barbie Scrogham Spirit of Running, Joe Ziegler Breaking Barriers, and Golden Shoe. Awards will be presented February 1st at the 2026 FWRC Celebration. Click here to submit nominations: https://forms.gle/o48Ayru2WrW73AyH8
 
 
Next Board Meeting 
Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00pm. Location: AWS Foundation, 5323 W. Jefferson 
 
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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