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Frozen Trailfest

Name: Frozen Trailfest
Start: 2026-02-14
End: 2026-02-14
Location: Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event Overview

The Frozen Trailfest Trail Race takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event offers participants a choice of four activities, all starting from the same location.

Events and Distances

Participants can choose from the following events:

5K Trail Run
10K Trail Run
20K Mountain Bike Ride
10K Wheelchair

Course and Conditions

The activities take place on the paths and trails within Franke Park. The event occurs in mid-February, a time when cold weather and potentially muddy trail conditions are typical. The wheelchair course follows a route combining paved paths and gravel roads.

Schedule and Logistics

Packet pickup is available at a location called the HUB, situated next to Derby Hill within Franke Park. Pickup is scheduled for the day before the event, Friday, February 13th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. On race day, Saturday, February 14th, packet pickup continues at the HUB starting at 8:00 AM, followed by race instructions at 8:55 AM. Awards are presented after the conclusion of the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Indiana Fort Wayne

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Trail Run

10 km

10k Wheelchair

5 km

5k Trail Run

20k Mountain Bike Ride

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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