Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash 2026

The Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash guides runners and walkers through Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after dark, featuring the holiday light displays at 3411 Sherman Boulevard as the primary draw. The event provides a Friday 2K walk and a Saturday 5K run/walk, with both distances suitable for ages 6 and older. The 2K is untimed, functioning as a casual family walk with a flexible evening start. The 5K is timed, offering one wave for those aiming to race and another for participants seeking a less competitive pace. The course winds through approximately 200 holiday light displays arranged by Blue Jacket, Inc. Fort4Fitness participants navigate these displays before the public drive-through viewing begins. This unique access distinguishes the race from a typical winter 5K, as participants experience the display on foot, a perspective usually reserved for vehicles. Attendees include competitive 5K runners, walkers, families, and groups using the event as a festive outing. A virtual 2K or 5K option is also offered for those who wish to receive the event shirt and ornament but prefer to complete the distance remotely.