Sunday, Nov 3, 2024
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Trail Run/Race
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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. |
RUNFor 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. |
RIDECancelled. 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. |
Benefits Youth and NatureAll 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. |