Come help us celebrate ​the
10th Anniversary
 of the Trees Trail Challenge!

Sunday, Nov 5, 2023
MTB Races begin at 10 AM
Trail Races begin at 2 PM
​Franke Park Trails
​Fort Wayne, IN

Trail Run/Race
10 mi • 4 mi • Fun Run
MTB Competition
Junior • Base • Expert
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.

TTC is a Fort Wayne Running Club Points Race!

The TTC is an official FWRC Points Race. FWRC members receive a discount of $5 off registration when registering by entering promo code "FWRC" at checkout.

RIDE

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 will begin at 10 AM, preceding the trail run race beginning at 2 PM.

RUN AND RIDE!

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 contact@treesrace.org 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.

Athletes for a
​Fit Planet

​For over a decade, Athletes for a Fit Planet has been providing the Pledge of Sustainability, focusing on road and trail races, cycling events, and triathlons. The Pledge communicates Trees Indiana and the Trees Trail Challenge's eco-practices to our participants and the local community.
Banner Photo Credits: Barry Adams (runners) and Luis DeVeyra (riders) - thank you!