DIRTY FOX FIVE HOUR TRAIL RELAY
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 8 races
- Distances Ultra, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Relay on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the scenic Franke Park, Fort Wayne, Allen. This exciting event invites teams and solo participants to engage in five hours of competitive trail racing, tackling either a three-mile loop for runners or a five-mile loop for riders.
Participants will race against the clock, exchanging a chip timer baton in the designated Exchange Zone, while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow athletes. Whether you’re a seasoned endurance athlete or new to trail racing, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Enjoy food and drink options near the HUB, where you can also set up your home base for the day. With awards for various categories, including top teams and solo competitors, the Dirty Fox Challenge promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, competition, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to test your limits while supporting local trail maintenance initiatives!
Participants will race against the clock, exchanging a chip timer baton in the designated Exchange Zone, while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow athletes. Whether you’re a seasoned endurance athlete or new to trail racing, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Enjoy food and drink options near the HUB, where you can also set up your home base for the day. With awards for various categories, including top teams and solo competitors, the Dirty Fox Challenge promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, competition, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to test your limits while supporting local trail maintenance initiatives!
Organiser's Description
Five hours of trail racing in Franke Park!
Assemble your crew of riders or runners and hit the Franke Park Trails for five hours of competitive fun or you can compete as a solo participant and finish as many laps as you can in the five hour time limit.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Runners follow a three mile loop in the east side of Franke Park.
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Riders follow a five mile loop on the west side of Franke Park.
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Each team will have a participant with the chip timer on the trails at all times during the race.
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After each lap, team members exchange the chip timer baton in the Exchange Zone and check with the Lap Tracker to record the lap.
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All laps must be completed within the five hour time limit.
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Teams and solo participants will have the opportunity to setup a home base near the Exchange Zone.
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The Exchange Zone is located near the HUB next to Derby Hill.
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Solo participants will wear a race bib.
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No aid stations on the course. Food and drink will be available near the Exchange Zone for participants.
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There will be a timing mat at the start/finish line near the HUB.
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Riders and runners will share the timing mat and complete many full laps as they can in the five hour time limit.
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No credit will be given for incomplete laps!
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The team or solo participant that completes the highest number of full laps will be declared the category winner.
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In the event of a tie, the team or solo participant that completes the fastest first lap will be declared the category winner.
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Teams will be able to set up camp and near the Exchange Zone at the HUB.
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Lunch will be provided for registered competitors and Crew/Spectators in the HUB.
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Team Captains will be able to add and remove team members up to the day of the event.
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Endurance athletes of all levels are welcome to participate!
Riders must wear a bicycle helmet!
We also recommend safety glasses for riders.
HERE'S THE BASIC TIMELINE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
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5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet Pickup at the Pond pavilion in Franke Park
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
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7:30AM-8:45AM-Check-in at the HUB
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8:45AM-9:00AM-Last minute race info/instructions
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9:00AM-2:00PM- Dirty Fox Challenge
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2:30PM-3:00PM- Awards at the HUB
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY
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Top MTB team
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Top MTB Solo Female
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Top MTB Solo Male Rider
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Top Running Team
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Top Solo Female Runner
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Top Male Solo Runner
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Top Wheelchair Team
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Top Solo Female Wheelchair
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Top Solo Male Wheelchair
Funds raised will be donated to Summit City Singletrack. SCS is responsible for the trail maintenance and trail projects in the Franke Park trail network.
Assemble your crew of riders or runners and hit the Franke Park Trails for five hours of competitive fun or you can compete as a solo participant and finish as many laps as you can in the five hour time limit.
WHAT TO EXPECT
*
Runners follow a three mile loop in the east side of Franke Park.
*
Riders follow a five mile loop on the west side of Franke Park.
*
Each team will have a participant with the chip timer on the trails at all times during the race.
*
After each lap, team members exchange the chip timer baton in the Exchange Zone and check with the Lap Tracker to record the lap.
*
All laps must be completed within the five hour time limit.
*
Teams and solo participants will have the opportunity to setup a home base near the Exchange Zone.
*
The Exchange Zone is located near the HUB next to Derby Hill.
*
Solo participants will wear a race bib.
*
No aid stations on the course. Food and drink will be available near the Exchange Zone for participants.
*
There will be a timing mat at the start/finish line near the HUB.
*
Riders and runners will share the timing mat and complete many full laps as they can in the five hour time limit.
*
No credit will be given for incomplete laps!
*
The team or solo participant that completes the highest number of full laps will be declared the category winner.
*
In the event of a tie, the team or solo participant that completes the fastest first lap will be declared the category winner.
*
Teams will be able to set up camp and near the Exchange Zone at the HUB.
*
Lunch will be provided for registered competitors and Crew/Spectators in the HUB.
*
Team Captains will be able to add and remove team members up to the day of the event.
*
Endurance athletes of all levels are welcome to participate!
Riders must wear a bicycle helmet!
We also recommend safety glasses for riders.
HERE'S THE BASIC TIMELINE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
*
5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet Pickup at the Pond pavilion in Franke Park
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
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7:30AM-8:45AM-Check-in at the HUB
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8:45AM-9:00AM-Last minute race info/instructions
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9:00AM-2:00PM- Dirty Fox Challenge
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2:30PM-3:00PM- Awards at the HUB
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY
*
Top MTB team
*
Top MTB Solo Female
*
Top MTB Solo Male Rider
*
Top Running Team
*
Top Solo Female Runner
*
Top Male Solo Runner
*
Top Wheelchair Team
*
Top Solo Female Wheelchair
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Top Solo Male Wheelchair
Funds raised will be donated to Summit City Singletrack. SCS is responsible for the trail maintenance and trail projects in the Franke Park trail network.
Races
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5-Hour 3-Rider Team
Incl. $2.80 Fee & American-Made T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDRace on a five mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as part of a 3 person relay team for 5 hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks. -
5-Hour Solo Rider
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDRace on a five mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as a solo rider for five hours Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks. -
5-Hour 3-Runner Team
Incl. $2.80 Fee & American-Made T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDRace on a three mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as part of a three person relay running team for five hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks. -
5-Hour Solo Runner
Incl. $2.80 Fee & American-Made T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDRace on a three mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as a solo runner for five hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks. -
5-Hour 3-Person Wheelchair
Incl. $2.80 Fee & American-Made T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDRace on a 2 mile loop of paved trails in Franke Park for five hours as a three person team of wheelchair endurance athletes. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks. -
5-Hour Solo Wheelchair
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDRace on a 2 mile loop of paved trails in Franke Park for five hours as part of a three person team of wheelchair endurance athletes. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Participants will receive a wristband. Use it for access to food and drinks. -
Kids Free Ride/Run
Incl. American-Made T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDKids under 13 can ride a mile of trail that includes a small pump track and a half mile loop of entry-level trails. The riding loop will not be part of the event course. The loop will not be timed or staffed with a volunteer. Kids can also run a lap on the 5k trail running course. Kids who register before Monday, September 2nd 2025 will receive an event shirt, Kids who complete the 5k loop and 7 laps on the kids riding course will also receive a finisher medal. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. Kids are registered will receive a wrist band that gives them access to race day food and drinks. -
Spectator/Crew
Incl. $1.90 Fee & American-Made T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSEDA SPECTATOR/CREW REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all race participants. Paying the $15 registration fee gives any crew or spectators access to food and drink on race day. You will receive a wristband. Use it to have access to food and drinks. Fee also includes an event T-shirt.
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