2024 FWRC Banquet

The 2024 Fort Wayne Running Club (FWRC) banquet will take place on Sunday February 4, 2023 beginning at 3:00 pm. It will feature speaker, Leo Manzano, who is a highly decorated track star who has represented the United States on six world championship teams, including two Olympic teams in 2008 and 2012.

At the 2012 Olympics in London, Leo won the silver medal in the 1500 meters, becoming the first American to medal in that event since Jim Ryun in 1968. For more information visit https://leomanzano.com/

Leos presentation will address his life as a runner, a person who has overcome obstacles, and his achievements.

He and his family live in Texas. For information go to: https://leomanzano.com/

FWRC Banquet Registration:
FWRC Members till October 31st: $30
FWRC members November 1- December 31st: $33.00
Non FWRC members: $37.00
FWRC and non members after January 1st: $37.00
Table for group of 8 people, $32 per person (total = $256.00)
Registration online: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/FortWayne/FortWayneRunningClubBanquet

Deadline: FWRC deadline is Monday January 29, 2024

Sunday February 4, 2024
3:00pm: Welcome, Fitness Expo runners social, Leo meet and greet
4:00pm: Banquet welcome, dinner, and FWRC news
4:45 pm: Banquet annual awards
Annual FWRC Awards (Points Awards,Ironstrider Awards, Ironrunner Awards, Don Lindleys Volunteer of the Year Award, Barbie Scrogham Spirit of Running Award, Golden Shoe Award, Extra Mile Award, Joe Zieglers Breaking Barriers Award, Presidents Award and Chris Brown Outstanding High School Distance Runners
5:30 pm: Speakers presentation, questions/answers, and closing remarks