Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash - GSNIM 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 $35 · goes up to $40 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 | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 | ||||
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20265:45 PM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 14, 20266:15 PM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 2K or 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 13, 20266:00 PM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2K Walk: $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Nov 11, then $45 until Nov 13.
- 5K Run and 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Nov 11, then $50 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
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.
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)
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Quick answers
- When is Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash - GSNIM?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, November 13 to 14, 2026: Other on Friday; 5K on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- 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.
- 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.