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Sat, Sep 4, 2027

Firefly Trail Festival

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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  • 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
Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd
ZIP
46808

Events

10K Ride

$20

10K · Bike

Sat, Sep 4, 2027 at 8:00 PM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Sat, Sep 4, 2027

Mountain bike riders will take on a challenging 10K loop featuring many of Franke Park’s blue-rated trail segments. Expect flowing singletrack, roots, turns, and climbs that reward both fitness and bike-handling skills. The course does not include jumps or drop-ins, making it a fun and approachable challenge for a wide range of riders.

20K Twilight Ride

$20

20K · Bike

Sat, Sep 4, 2027 at 8:00 PM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Sat, Sep 4, 2027

Mountain bike riders will take on 2 challenging 10K loops featuring many of Franke Park’s blue-rated trail segments. Expect flowing singletrack, roots, turns, and climbs that reward both fitness and bike-handling skills. The course does not include jumps or drop-ins, making it a fun and approachable challenge for a wide range of riders.

Six Hour Night Trail Run

$10

Marathon · Road

Sat, Sep 4, 2027 at 8:00 PM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Sat, Sep 4, 2027

Your laps will be counted on huge whiteboard on race day. Your lap count and total distance will also be recorded electronically.

Six Hour Night Wheelchair

$10

Marathon · Other

Sat, Sep 4, 2027 at 5:00 PM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Sat, Sep 4, 2027

Your laps will be counted on huge whiteboard on race day. Your lap count and total distance will also be recorded electronically. Wheelchair athletes will follow a challenging course of paved path and gravel road.

30K Night Ride

$20

Bike

Sat, Sep 4, 2027 at 8:00 PM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Sat, Sep 4, 2027

Mountain bike riders will take on 3 challenging 10K loops featuring many of Franke Park’s blue-rated trail segments. Expect flowing singletrack, roots, turns, and climbs that reward both fitness and bike-handling skills. The course does not include jumps or drop-ins, making it a fun and approachable challenge for a wide range of riders. Bring your bike lights. You’ll need them!

About this race

Franke Park After Dark!

Getting Miles Athletic Club is bringing back the Firefly for a night of trails, lights, and good people at Franke Park. This year, we’re inviting mountain bike riders to join the fun. 

When the sun goes down, the trails get a whole new personality.

The Firefly Trail Festival combines two different ways to enjoy Franke Park after dark.

Firefly Six Hour Trail Race

  • Run as many laps as possible in six hours
  • Paved path, gravel, and technical singletrack
  • 5:01 PM start
  •  Awards at 11:15

 

Firefly Night Rides

  • 10K, 20K or 30k
  • Franke Park Trails
  • 7:00 PM start
  • Awards at 10PM

The Firefly is more than a race. It’s a chance to set up a base camp, share trail snacks, swap stories, and spend an evening with an awesome trail community.

Every participant receives a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category receive unique handmade awards.

And don’t forget the coveted Dead Freaking Last Award. Because every finisher beats the version of themselves that stayed home on race day.

Bring your miles.
Bring your lights.
Chase the fireflies. 

The two events have separate courses, but they share the same starting line energy. Mountain bike riders will start about one minute before the runners, sending everyone into the woods as the Firefly evening begins.

This event is about more than miles. It is about meeting people, sharing trail stories, trying something new, and enjoying the awesome community that makes Franke Park special.

Every participant will receive a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category will receive handmade awards created specifically for this event. Find The HUB at Franke Park and come join us for a night of trails, lights, and community.

 

Bring your miles. Bring your lights. Chase the fireflies. 

Schedule of Events

Friday

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Packet pickup at The HUB

Race Day

3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Packet pickup

4:45 PM
Race instructions and information

7:00 PM
Firefly Night Ride starts

5:00 PM
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race starts

9:00 PM
Firefly Night Ride awards

11:00 PM
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race awards

 

Firefly Six-Hour Trail Race

Run as many trail laps as you can in six hours through the Franke Park trail system.

Bring your:

● Headlamp or flashlight

● Folding chair

● Insect repellent

● Sunscreen

● Snacks

● Water

● Hydration mix


Firefly Night Ride
Ride the Blue Trail after sunset with a 10K, 20K or 30K mountain bike challenge.

Firefly Night Ride

10K, 20K and 30K Mountain Bike Race

The trails you know are about to become something completely different.

The Firefly Night Ride takes riders onto the Franke Park Blue Trail as daylight fades and the challenge of night riding begins.

10k Ride
One lap | Approximately 6.25 miles
A fast and fun way to experience mountain biking on technical trails.

Twilight  20K Ride
Two laps | Approximately 12.5 miles. A challenge for riders looking to test their speed, focus and skills.

 

Fireflly  30K Ride
The featured challenge for riders looking to test their speed, focus and night riding skills. 

Bring your

● Mountain bike

● Helmet

● Front light

● Hydration

● Snacks to share at the HUB

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