Virtual: Oct 31 - Nov 1
In Person: Nov 1, 2020 - 2 PM
​Franke Park Trail System
​Fort Wayne, IN

TTC 2020, a Socially Distanced Trail Race

Please Read Carefully
A traditional race event is simply not feasible this year due to the uncertainty of the public health situation, the forecasted rise in fall weather cases, and the need to respect the safety and preferences of both our runners and our volunteers.
 
We recognize that not everyone has the same needs and choices, so we have worked hard to offer alternatives to a traditional race event for 2020. Our goal is to provide many of the same benefits as a traditional race event while allowing you the freedom to race at a time and in an environment that you feel comfortable and safe participating in. We are offering two options.
 
  • Virtual Event: For the ENTIRE WEEKEND of OCT 31 and NOV 1, the Trees Trail Challenge course will be well marked and available to run at your convenience, at a time (and optionally with others) of your choosing. Consider this a “Virtual Race” style option but on a very well-marked course. You will report your results with one of several methods we will provide to you ahead of race weekend and will be listed on the 2020 race results.
 
  • In Person Event: We have listened and understand that many runners desire a traditional style race event with the camaraderie and energy that only a start-finish area and a field of runners can provide. On Sunday, NOV. 1 beginning at 2 PM, we will host an informal race event with a start-finish line, bibs, timing clock and a relaxed staged self-start, at your convenience, approximating a traditional race event. We will record and post your race results for you.
 
What we will NOT have: packet pick up, check in, chip timing, aid stations, significant volunteers, swag, or the family-choice 2-mile walking course. Click here for an alternative family experience, the Tree's Indiana Fall Family Excursion.
 
The race registration fee is $10 WITH A DONATION of your choice. Trees Trail Challenge is a race with an important mission – to raise funds to support Trees Indiana. In 2020, non-profits are having great difficulty fundraising. Because this race is organized by unpaid volunteers solely focused on fundraising, this year’s registration fee is all about DONATION-based giving. We highly encourage you to GIVE and RUN according to your ability.
 
All Virtual and In Person finishers will receive a finisher award, mailed to you, or provided in person.
 
We sincerely THANK YOU for considering the Trees Trail Challenge for 2020 despite the challenges and limitations we are faced with this year. We put in many hours and much hard work to put on a quality trail race for the running community year after year and ask that if you are unable or not interested in this relaxed race format, that you please instead consider a donation to Trees Indiana as an alternative way to GIVE BACK to the trail and running communities.
Looking for a challenging or 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 or walking 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. 

You choose your challenge!

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.

So, REGISTER NOW and pack a double-punch this fall - add some nature inspired miles to those running shoes while benefiting our future environmental stewards!