Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race

Fort Wayne, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race

This event is a five hour endurance competition at Franke Park where runners, mountain bike riders and wheelchair athletes complete as many full laps as possible on designated loops. Progress is recorded on a timing mat and on a whiteboard, and only full laps count toward the total.

Distances and course types:

  • Runners: three mile loop on the east side of Franke Park.
  • Riders: loop on the west side of Franke Park.
  • Wheelchair athletes: two mile paved and gravel loop in Franke Park.

All laps must be completed within the five hour limit and incomplete laps receive no credit. The participant with the highest number of full laps wins each category; in the event of a tie the fastest first lap determines the winner. Riders must wear a bicycle helmet; safety glasses are recommended for riders.

Food and drink such as picnic-style items, water, Coke and Sprite are available at the central HUB; there are no aid stations on course. Wheelchair participants will receive a wristband for access to food and drinks. Lunch will be provided for registered competitors and crew or spectators at the HUB. Registration fee for each entry is $30. Awards are given to the top male and female competitors in each category. Funds raised will be donated to Summit City Singletrack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5-Hour Rider
5-Hour Wheelchair
5-Hour Runner
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Test your endurance at the Armed Forces Endurance Run. Choose your challenge from 6, 12, or 24 hour timed distances. This event supports community charities.

Four trail race categories require drinking four drinks and running four laps around a 400 meter loop for a one mile total. Drinks are regulated and proceeds go to the UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee.

Mountain bike riders, trail runners and wheelchair athletes compete on the technical dirt trails and park roads of Franke Park in three hour and six hour formats, with food provided and awards for category winners.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.