The Big Run Presented by Fleet Feet and Brooks

The Big Run, presented by Fleet Feet and Brooks, is a Wednesday evening 5K in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It takes place during the first week of June, coinciding with Global Running Day. The race begins near the Parkview YMCA at the Pufferbelly Trailhead, offering runners and walkers a 3.1-mile midweek outing instead of a long-distance challenge. Fleet Feet Fort Wayne organizes this as a community night for local runners, walkers, friends, and families, including a Kids Run alongside the 5K. The event emphasizes the social aspects of running, such as goal-setting, finish-line high-fives, and a post-run gathering. Fleet Feet also connects the race to its partnerships with Girls on the Run and the SoleMates program, using the occasion to help more girls reach their own goals.