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Fort Wayne Trails – Pufferbelly Run, Walk, and Stroll
July 15, 2023 @ 8:00 am EDT
Join us on Saturday, July 15th for the 14th Annual Pufferbelly Run/Walk/Stroll. We’ll run the race on the Pufferbelly Trail. The proceeds from this event will be used to further our work developing trails, including new sections of the Pufferbelly Trail. When completed, the trail will be part of the Poka-Bache Connector, running from Ouabache State Park in Bluffton to Pokagon State Park in Angola. This 81-mile connector trail will bring Steuben, Dekalb, Allen, and Wells communities together. This trail is a crucial part of the United Trails project in our region. It is planned as a tourist destination and for cultural growth for residents in all four counties. Ultimately, this trail will solidify the fact that Northeast Indiana is a thriving, culturally rich, active, and healthy community that’s a fun place to visit and a great place to live.
We offer 5k, 10k, and a 1-mile kids fun run distances!
- Date: Saturday, July 15th, 2023
- Location: Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- Time: The 10k Run begins at 8:00 AM, 1 Mile Kids’ Fun Run starts at 8:10 AM, the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM.
- Packet Pick-Up: All pre-registered participants must check-in at the registration table at Parkview YMCA to pick-up their packet on Friday, July 14th from 5 to 7 PM or on race day, Saturday, July, 15th, from 7 to 8 AM.
- You may also register on-site during packet pick-up on Friday, July, 14th from 5 to 7 PM or Saturday, July, 15th from 7 to 8 AM for an additional $5.00.
- T-Shirts will be given to all 5K and 10K participants who pre-register by June 15th, 2023. Kids Fun Run participants will have the option to purchase an event shirt for $10. Limited quantities will be available to others on race day, but sizes can’t be guaranteed.
- Timing chips will be used to ensure accurate times for all runners.
- Awards for the top female and male runners in each age group and the overall female and male runners will be given out at the completion of the 10K and 5K Run/Walk.
- Enjoy music, refreshments, and kid’s games.
- Dogs, in-line skates, skateboards, and electronic devices are not allowed on the running course.
- Strollers are permitted for the 5k participants.
- Parking is available at the YMCA, as well as at several nearby businesses. Signage will be in place on the day of the event. Click HERE for a parking map.
