Fort4Fitness Fall Festival
Fort4Fitness Fall Festival celebrates fitness in downtown Fort Wayne with thousands of participants.
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 4 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 27,790
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival transforms downtown Fort Wayne into a vibrant hub of community fitness. This beloved event, first run in 2008 and now in its 17th year, draws thousands of participants for its Saturday races.
Runners can choose from multiple distances, including a half marathon, 10K, and 4-mile run, catering to all levels of fitness. The course winds through the city, with enthusiastic encouragement from neighborhood cheer groups and live music adding to the festive atmosphere. Participants are rewarded with a finisher medal at the Parkview Field finish line.
With a growing field size, recently around 1858 finishers, and a strong repeat-runner loyalty of about 38%, the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival has become a staple event. Runners travel from approximately 18 states, highlighting its broad appeal as a community celebration of health and movement.
Race-provided description
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is the year’s biggest community celebration of fitness in Downtown Fort Wayne! Every year, thousands of athletes train for and participate in the Fall Festival. The Saturday event features three race distances (4 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon) to suit people of all ages and abilities. Participants are enthusiastically encouraged along the way by neighborhood cheer groups and live music performers, and they're awarded a finisher medal at the Finish Line at Parkview Field. Virtual options for the 4 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon are open as well. These participants will complete their distances at any time or place and will receive a race shirt and finisher medal.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long-Sleeved Race Shirt
Start Location
1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7717 years running
~1,646 finishers a year
growing or steady
38% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 18 states
winner 1:14:05
typical high 72°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 27,790 finishers actually crossed the line across 17 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
27,790
Median time
2:09:14
Latest turnout
931
States
30
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival?
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival take place?
It takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What distances does the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 4 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival?
HalfRuns has finish records for 27,790 runners who have completed the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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