
Sat, Aug 14, 2027
Buckner Park Dash-Kid Race
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Running events
- Walker friendly not tagged
- Dog friendly not tagged
- Stroller friendly not tagged
- Terrain
- Not graded yet
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Start area
- Buckner Park, 6114 Bass Rd
- ZIP
- 46818
Events
Buckner Park Dash
$2
1 mile · Road
Sat, Aug 14, 2027 at 9:00 AM
No time limit listed
Registration closes Sat, Aug 14, 2027
About this race
We are excited to announce The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series. Participants aged 12 and under are eligible to compete in this race series.
The Buckner Park Dash is a one mile race on the recreation trail in Buckner Park.
Make sure you arrive early to find a good parking spot, warm up, use the restrooms and pick up your race bib.
Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.
Runners will receive a race decal to put on their bib at the finish line.
Be sure to return your race bib to packet pickup after you finish the race. You will use the same bib for the entire season!
We are collecting non-perishable food items to help fill the local food lockers to help local families in need.
The Getting Miles Athletic Club is a local organization whose goal is to provide a community for recreational athletes of all levels.
Raceday Schedule of Events
7:30AM-8:45AM-Packet Pickup
8:50AM-Race info and instructions
9:00AM-Race time!
10:30AM-Race series awards
Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race.
You will use the same race bib for all the events.
Complete at least two races and win cool prizes at the end of the season.
Race Series Page
Shoaff Park Long Mile- 04/18/2026
Franke Park Derby Mile-05/16/2026
Buckner Park Dash-08/15/2026
Double Dragon Two Mile-10/03/2026
Runners will be placed into one of four age groups:
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
Runners will receive points based on age group and gender place.
Runners who finish after 20th will receive points for finishing.
Awards for participation and point series for the race season will be presented at the conclusion of the Double Dragon in October.
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