Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, November 13 to 14, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 13, 2026 | ||||
| 2K Walk | Other | Nov 13, 20266:00 PM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5 and Under - 2K or 5K Registration | 5K | Nov 13, 20266:00 PM | Free | – |
| Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 | ||||
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20265:45 PM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 14, 20266:15 PM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 2K or 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 13, 20266:00 PM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2K Walk: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Nov 11, then $40 until Nov 13.
- 5 and Under - 2K or 5K Registration: Free until Nov 14.
- 5K Run and 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Nov 11, then $45 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Wayne runs 38:07, about 12:16 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:21 and men in 33:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the 2K Walk starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:24 or better, the top quarter in 31:47, and half the field in 42:13; the last tenth came in after 1:03:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:31 | 17:34 |
| 20-29 | 24:55 | 20:47 |
| 30-39 | 25:24 | 20:37 |
| 40-49 | 22:02 | 21:37 |
| 50-59 | 29:37 | 21:20 |
| 60-69 | 35:26 | 28:25 |
| 70+ | 41:52 | 38:24 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 12 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 1,050 to 1,177 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:51 to 42:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,177 (-5%) | 42:13 | under 25:24 | 15:49 |
| 2024 | 1,233 (-8%) | 44:12 | under 25:12 | 17:34 |
| 2023 | 1,335 (+27%) | 42:37 | under 25:56 | 15:35 |
| 2022 | 1,050 | 40:51 | under 27:07 | 17:19 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:47, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 13 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 800 feet
- Included with entry
- Long-Sleeved Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 13, 2026), 2025 (Nov 14, 2025), 2024 (Nov 15, 2024), 2023 (Nov 17, 2023), 2022 (Nov 18, 2022), 2021 (Nov 19, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, November 13 to 14, 2026: Other, 5K on Friday; 5K on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,177 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 42:13 and the winner ran 15:49.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:47, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
From the organizers
2K Walk or 5K Run/Walk
Grab your winter coat, hat, mittens and warm socks and get ready to experience one of Fort Wayne's favorite holiday traditions! Every year, Blue Jacket, Inc. sets up beautiful holiday light displays throughout Franke Park for folks to drive through and enjoy. Fort4Fitness participants have special access to walk or run through the lights before the Blue Jacket drive-through event opens to the public! Gather a group of loved ones and create unforgettable, fun holiday memories as you take in the 200+ brilliant light displays.