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Paws and Run 5K
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Appleseeds Cross Country
Appleseeds Cross Country is a youth team in Fort Wayne, Indiana, located at 1750 Goshen Road. It welcomes runners from kindergarten through 12th grade, including children from local schools and homeschoolers. The season takes place in late summer and early fall, featuring practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings and multiple scheduled meets. Runners are divided by school level: elementary, middle, and high school. The race distances increase with age: elementary runners compete in 1-mile races, middle schoolers run 3K, and high schoolers race 5K. The program originates from the Appleseeds Youth Running Program, dedicated to fostering a lasting interest in running among children. Its summer running club introduces younger children to running through games and basic fitness, progressing to a more structured training approach for older participants, emphasizing running, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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Turkey Trot
On Thanksgiving morning in the United States, a turkey trot typically signifies a local road race held before the evening meal, most commonly a 5K. This designation applies to hundreds of distinct events, not a single organized tour, and these races now occur in all 50 states, with Florida hosting the most. Some are certified USA Track & Field road races ranging from 5K to a half marathon, while others are casual fun runs from one mile to 5K. A few races held around Christmas in the United Kingdom share the name, as turkey is also associated with the holiday meal there. The usual course involves simple road running, with the 5K comprising over 90% of events. Consequently, the participants generally include a mix of walkers, novices, club athletes, families, and individuals running to benefit a charity. Costumes are a common element, particularly full turkey attire, and Molly Seidel once achieved a speed record while costumed as a turkey at the Berbee Derby in Wisconsin. The Buffalo Turkey Trot, conducted annually since 1896, stands as the oldest recorded event of its kind, attracting approximately 14,000 participants each year. Thanksgiving racing also has a place in the history of longer American road races: Atlanta once featured a full marathon on the holiday before changing to a half marathon, and both Yonkers and Detroit initiated their marathons on Thanksgiving before relocating them.
About cycling & running in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Training Notes
Running: Locals build base miles on the Rivergreenway, Towpath Trail, and loops through Foster Park, Fox Island, and Promenade Park. Foster Park gives you paved and wooded trails attached to the Rivergreenway. Fox Island packs 7 miles of marked trails through a marsh, beach, forests, and fields. The Rivergreenway runs 5 miles and stays flat, paved, easy, and clean. Fort Wayne Track Club, Fort Wayne Running Club, Three Rivers Running Company, and Fleet Feet keep the calendar moving. m. The Big Run 5K, Run Wild 5K, Turkey Trot 5K, and Fantasy of Lights 5K feel like anchor races.
Cycling: Locals ride the Rivergreenway, Towpath Trail, Aboite Trails, Pufferbelly Trail, Salomon Farm Loop, and Franke Park Trails. The Rivergreenway runs 25 miles alongside the St. Joseph, St. Marys, and Maumee Rivers and connects 15 city parks. The Towpath Trail links the Rivergreenway with the Aboite Trail, and Aboite gives southwest riders 18 miles of trail access. Three Rivers Velo Sport owns the group-ride scene, with meetings on the first Thursday at 7:00 pm at Allen County Public Library. The Monday Covington B Ride covers 26-32 miles at 18-19 mph. The west and southwest side hold the hilly course work, while Franke Park gives mountain bikers 10 miles of singletrack. Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle is the anchor event.
Season: Spring, summer, and fall are the best months because locals can stack Z2, intervals, trail miles, and weeknight rides without overthinking gear. Summers feel hot, humid, and wet, so Trek the Trails starts at 6:00 pm every other Tuesday, averages 8-9 miles, and gets canceled if the National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory. Fort Wayne’s parks make summer training simple, with 86 public parks and 3,000 acres in the system. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports. Winters stay cold with moderate snowfall, and the city averages 30 inches of snow per year. Lake-effect snow usually shows up as light flurries, so runners keep the streak alive and riders move to shorter routes or indoor work.
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All races within 80 km, sorted by date. Click any event for the route, registration link, and past results.WED3JUN
The Big Run 5K Presented by Brooks & Fleet Feet
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The Big Run Presented by Fleet Feet and Brooks
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Run Wild 5K
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Clear Lake Sprint and Olympic Triathlon
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45th Annual FWRC J.P. Jones Just Plain 10k Run/Walk, 3.3k Run/Walk, and Breakfast Picnic
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Run Wild 5K
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Freedom Fest 5k
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Appleseeds Summer Running Program
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