CHASE THE SHADOW! FREE FUN RUN
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating CHASE THE SHADOW! FREE FUN RUN, taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Allen. This unique untimed event invites participants of all fitness levels to complete a 5K route before "the shadow" takes off at 1:00 PM. You'll follow a bike leader along the beautifully marked Fort Wayne Trails Network, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience while adhering to traffic laws at road crossings.
Dress in your best ninja suit or a casual black t-shirt as you join fellow runners and walkers in this one-of-a-kind event that encourages creativity and fun! Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as the first boy and girl under 13. With activities kicking off at 1:05 PM and awards presented at 2 PM, this is an event you won't want to miss. Whether you're running, walking, or rolling, CHASE THE SHADOW promises an unforgettable experience for all ages and athletic abilities. Don't forget to capture your adventure on your smartphone and share your fun on social media!
Dress in your best ninja suit or a casual black t-shirt as you join fellow runners and walkers in this one-of-a-kind event that encourages creativity and fun! Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as the first boy and girl under 13. With activities kicking off at 1:05 PM and awards presented at 2 PM, this is an event you won't want to miss. Whether you're running, walking, or rolling, CHASE THE SHADOW promises an unforgettable experience for all ages and athletic abilities. Don't forget to capture your adventure on your smartphone and share your fun on social media!
Organiser's Description
CHASE THE SHADOW IS A FREE, UNTIMED FUN RUN/WALK/ROLL THAT IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS.
HOW DOES IS WORK?
THE RULES ARE PRETTY SIMPLE. JUST FINISH THE 5K ROUTE BEFORE THE SHADOW.
PARTICIPANTS WILL FOLLOW A BICYCLE LEAD ON A ROUTE THAT FOLLOWS THE FORT WAYNE TRAILS NETWORK.
THE ROUTE WILL BE CLEARLY AND MARKED, BUT WE WONT HAVE POLICE PRESENCE SO BE SURE TO FOLLOW TRAFFIC LAWS AT ROAD CROSSINGS!
FUN TROPHIES GO TO THE FIRST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS AND FIRST PLACE PLACE BOY AND GIRL (UNDER 13) FINISHERS.
THE SHADOW LAUNCHES AT 1:00PM.
WE LAUNCH AT 1:05PM
AWARDS BEGIN AT 2PM.
SO PUT ON YOU BEST NINJA SUIT, COOL TUXEDO T-SHIRT, OR SIMPLY A BLACK T-SHIRT.
CHASE THE SHADOW IS THE ONLY TIME THAT WE ENCOURAGE WALKERS AND RUNNERS TO DRESS IN BLACK.
CHASE THE SHADOW IS AN UNTIMED FUN RUN.
WE WILL HAVE A RACE CLOCK ON SITE IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR TIME.
Be sure to record you activity with your smart phone or your fitness wearable and then share your adventure on social media.
ALL AGES AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!
FOLLOW GETTING MILES ON RUNSIGNUP [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GettingMilesAthleticClub]AS WE ADD COOL EVENTS TO THE CALENDAR.
YOU CAN ALSO FIND THE GETTING MILES ATHLETIC CLUB ON FACEBOOK AND STRAVA.
HOW DOES IS WORK?
THE RULES ARE PRETTY SIMPLE. JUST FINISH THE 5K ROUTE BEFORE THE SHADOW.
PARTICIPANTS WILL FOLLOW A BICYCLE LEAD ON A ROUTE THAT FOLLOWS THE FORT WAYNE TRAILS NETWORK.
THE ROUTE WILL BE CLEARLY AND MARKED, BUT WE WONT HAVE POLICE PRESENCE SO BE SURE TO FOLLOW TRAFFIC LAWS AT ROAD CROSSINGS!
FUN TROPHIES GO TO THE FIRST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS AND FIRST PLACE PLACE BOY AND GIRL (UNDER 13) FINISHERS.
THE SHADOW LAUNCHES AT 1:00PM.
WE LAUNCH AT 1:05PM
AWARDS BEGIN AT 2PM.
SO PUT ON YOU BEST NINJA SUIT, COOL TUXEDO T-SHIRT, OR SIMPLY A BLACK T-SHIRT.
CHASE THE SHADOW IS THE ONLY TIME THAT WE ENCOURAGE WALKERS AND RUNNERS TO DRESS IN BLACK.
CHASE THE SHADOW IS AN UNTIMED FUN RUN.
WE WILL HAVE A RACE CLOCK ON SITE IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR TIME.
Be sure to record you activity with your smart phone or your fitness wearable and then share your adventure on social media.
ALL AGES AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!
FOLLOW GETTING MILES ON RUNSIGNUP [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GettingMilesAthleticClub]AS WE ADD COOL EVENTS TO THE CALENDAR.
YOU CAN ALSO FIND THE GETTING MILES ATHLETIC CLUB ON FACEBOOK AND STRAVA.
Races
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Chase the Shadow! Free Fun Run
Sun 3rd May 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
Free
Chase the Shadow will start and finish in West Swinney Park. Participants will follow a bicycle lead through the park and onto the sidewalks of Historic West Central Fort Wayne and back to West Swinney Park
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West Swinney Park, 2100 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, 46808, IN, United States
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