Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run
- Date Sun 2nd May 2027
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run, taking place on Sunday, May 2, 2027, in beautiful Fort Wayne, Allen. This exciting event welcomes participants of all fitness levels to join in a unique untimed 5K run, walk, or roll. The goal is simple: finish the route before the "shadow" launches at noon! With a scenic course that follows the Fort Wayne Trails Network, participants can enjoy a well-marked path while navigating the challenge of racing against time.
Put on your best ninja suit, a stylish tuxedo t-shirt, or simply a black t-shirt to embrace the event's fun theme. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as to the first boy and girl under 13. Don't forget, this is also a chance to give back to the community—bring non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Join us for a day filled with fitness, fun, and camaraderie, while making a positive impact in your community!
Put on your best ninja suit, a stylish tuxedo t-shirt, or simply a black t-shirt to embrace the event's fun theme. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as to the first boy and girl under 13. Don't forget, this is also a chance to give back to the community—bring non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Join us for a day filled with fitness, fun, and camaraderie, while making a positive impact in your community!
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 12:00PM.
WE LAUNCH AT 12:05PM
AWARDS BEGIN AT 1PM.
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!
WE WILL BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE KITCHEN ITEMS TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. PLEASE BRING WHAT YOU CAN. EVERYTHING HELPS!
Types of Non-Perishable Food Items Needed
We kindly ask participants to donate the following non-perishable food items:
Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, soups)
Pasta and rice
Cereal and oatmeal
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
Shelf-stable milk and juice
Donation Drop-Off Details
Participants can drop off their food donations at check in on race day.
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 12:00PM.
WE LAUNCH AT 12:05PM
AWARDS BEGIN AT 1PM.
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!
WE WILL BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE KITCHEN ITEMS TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. PLEASE BRING WHAT YOU CAN. EVERYTHING HELPS!
Types of Non-Perishable Food Items Needed
We kindly ask participants to donate the following non-perishable food items:
Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, soups)
Pasta and rice
Cereal and oatmeal
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
Shelf-stable milk and juice
Donation Drop-Off Details
Participants can drop off their food donations at check in on race day.
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 2nd May 2027 (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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