Join us for the 11th Annual
Trees Trail Challenge!!

Sunday, Nov 3, 2024
MTB Races at 10 AM*
Trail Races at 2 PM
​Franke Park Trails
​Fort Wayne, IN

Trail Run/Race
10 mi • 4 mi • Fun Run
MTB Competition
Expert • Base • Junior
Ride Franke in REVERSE!
Looking for a challenging and fun trail experience in the Fort Wayne area?  We have one for you!

Experience the beautiful Midwest fall foliage and color with your choice of running (10 or 4 miles) or riding (2x10, 10 or 4 miles) on beautiful single-track, multi-use mountain bike trails.

The 10-MILE race course runs through the entire Franke Park trail system with two stream crossings and challenging rolling terrain. This course continues to be EPIC!

The 4-MILE race course is less aggressive and features rolling trail and beautiful views along winding Spy Run creek. 

RUN

For runners, the TTC is a chip-timed 10 mile race on technical single-track trail. A 4 mile option is also offered. Both 10 and 4 mile courses include a creek crossing and beautiful views of the park.

The TTC trail run start time is at 2 PM, following the morning MTB races.

RIDE

Cancelled. See above.
For riders, the TTC now features three-categories of chip-timed MTB competition. Riders can choose between Junior (youth, 4 mi), Base (intermediate, 10 mi) and Expert (2x10 mi) race categories.

The MTB races will feature 10 and 4 mile courses, using the entire Franke trail system. The TTC race course runs in the REVERSE direction, offering riders a unique "once-a-year" opportunity to see and ride these trails in a new way.

​The TTC MTB races are staged and will begin at 10 AM. The Expert and Base starts at 10 AM, followed by Juniors at 11:30 AM
(subject to change - TBA).

RUN AND RIDE!

Cancelled. See above.
Make it a duathlon! Register to both RUN and RIDE (see RUN + RIDE options). Discounted pricing is given to those that enter to RUN and RIDE.

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Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to our sponsors and our partners who help make this year's event possible!

Benefits Youth and Nature

All proceeds benefit Trees Indiana, an educational organization devoted to connecting youth with trees and nature.  

We believe EVERYONE NEEDS NATURE!

And a post-race donation for maintaining the Franke Park trail system gives back to the trails.

Help Fund This Event!

The Trees Trail Challenge is a fundraising initiative for Trees Indiana, with 100% of proceeds supporting its mission.

We are dependent on company sponsors and donations to make Trees Indiana and this event a successful initiative each year.

Please ask your employer, company or organization to stand alongside Trees Indiana and participate as a sponsor for this community-enriching event.

Contact us at [email protected] to have a conversation about partnering and benefits. Click here to download the Trees Trail Challenge Event Sponsorship Packet and provide this to your company.

Volunteers Needed!

The Trees Trail Challenge event is completely volunteer-based with 100% of funds going to the mission of Trees Indiana. 

This event is an excellent opportunity for families of participants and young people to enjoy beautiful fall weather while helping support a great cause.

We need help with check-in and registration, support at the start-finish line, food and beverage stocking, trail monitoring, trail marking and cleanup, and road/parking assistance.

Contact us at [email protected] if you or a group you represent would like to volunteer for this existing fall event. 
Banner Photo Credits: Barry Adams (runners) and Luis DeVeyra (riders) - thank you!