CHASE THE SHADOW! FREE FUN RUN

  • Date Sun 11th May 2025
  • Time 12:00PM EDT
  • Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the exhilarating "CHASE THE SHADOW! FREE FUN RUN" taking place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the vibrant city of Fort Wayne, Allen! This unique and untimed fun run/walk/roll invites participants of all fitness levels to embark on a thrilling 5K route along the scenic Fort Wayne Trails Network. With just 88 spots available, you'll want to secure your registration early!

The excitement kicks off at 1:00 PM as "The Shadow" launches, followed by participants setting off at 1:05 PM. Remember, the goal is simple: finish the course before the shadow! While there won't be police presence along the route, safety is key, so please adhere to traffic laws at road crossings. Celebrate your achievement and compete for fun trophies awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as the first boy and girl under 13. So, don your best ninja suit, stylish tuxedo t-shirt, or classic black attireβ€”this is the one time we encourage everyone to dress in black! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit as you chase the shadow!

Organiser's Description

CHASE THE SHADOW IS A FREE, UNTIMED FUN RUN/WALK/ROLL THAT IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS.



Registration is limited to a crazy 88 participants.



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 AS WE ADD COOL EVENTS TO THE CALENDAR.

YOU CAN ALSO FIND THE GETTING MILES ATHLETIC CLUB ON FACEBOOK AND STRAVA.

Races

  • Chase the Shadow! Free Fun Run

    Sun 11th May 2025 (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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Location

West Swinney Park, 2100 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, 46808, IN, United States

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