Fall Festival in Fort Wayne

13th Annual Fall Festival

2020 event to go virtual

In a normal year, the Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is the year’s biggest community celebration of fitness in Downtown Fort Wayne. We are very proud to host the thousands of athletes that train for and participate in the Fall Festival every year.

Unfortunately, due to concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Fort4Fitness regretfully must announce our decision to forgo a live race. The Board of Directors and staff – in consultation with local public safety and government officials – have determined it in the best interest of our thousands of participants and spectators to cancel the in-person Fall Festival event.

The health and safety of our participants has always been, and will continue to be, our top priority. As much as we would love to let our participants take that hard-earned step across the finish line at Parkview Field, we believe that this is the best decision in order to keep our community safe.

We are pleased, however, to announce that there will be a virtual race option for current participants and for those who have not yet registered. Already-registered participants will automatically be transferred into the virtual race, which they can complete at any time and at any location of their choosing. They will also receive a credit toward next year’s Fall Festival registration in 2021. Credit amounts are:

$10 for the 4 Mile
$25 for the 10K
$35 for the Half Marathon
$75 for the Triple Crown

Those who have yet to sign up can still register for the virtual run at a discounted rate. All participants who register before August 10 are guaranteed a t-shirt and a race medal. T-shirts and medals will either be distributed via curbside pick-up Sept. 21 through Sept. 25 at Parkview Field, or they will be mailed out for a $10 shipping fee. All participants are encouraged to check for an email update in which they can indicate their preferred packet pick-up method.

We thank the participants, sponsors, and our Fort Wayne community partners for their support and understanding during this time. We encourage you to practice social distancing while continuing with your health and fitness goals, and we hope you and your family stay safe and healthy throughout this pandemic. Fort4Fitness remains committed to inspiring healthy living through fitness in the Greater Fort Wayne region, and looks forward – optimistically! – to hosting our 5th Annual Winter Wonder Dash this winter, and seeing everyone “live” for next year’s events, including Spring Cycle, Fall Festival, and an exciting new fourth event coming in summer of 2021!