
Sat, May 8, 2027
Shoaff Park Long Mile 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
- Shoaff Park, 6401 Saint Joe Road
- ZIP
- 46835
Events
Long Mile
$2
1.5 miles · Road
Sat, May 8, 2027 at 9:00 AM
No time limit listed
Registration closes Sat, May 8, 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 Shoaff Park Long Mile is a single loop on the paved walking path in Shoaff 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 the final race decal to put on their bibs at the finish line.
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:
8:30-9:45AM-Packet Pickup at baseball diamond parking lot.
9:45AM-10:00AM-Race info and instructions
10:00AM-Race time!
10:30AM-Race series awards
You runner 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.
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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