Firefly Trail Festival
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 5 races
- Distances Marathon, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying evening at the Firefly Trail Festival on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Allen! This unique event at Franke Park invites trail enthusiasts to experience the thrill of night racing under the stars. Participants can choose between the exhilarating Firefly Six Hour Trail Race, where runners will aim to complete as many laps as possible in a stunning six-hour window, or the exciting Firefly Night Rides featuring 10K, 20K, or 30K mountain bike challenges on the scenic Blue Trail.
The fun kicks off with the Firefly Night Ride starting at 5:00 PM, followed by the Six Hour Trail Race at 5:01 PM. With awards ceremonies scheduled for 8:30 PM and 11:15 PM, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate achievements. Every participant will receive a custom Firefly finisher medal, and top finishers will be recognized with unique handmade awards. This event is more than just a race; it’s a chance to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, share trail stories, and enjoy the vibrant community that makes Franke Park a cherished destination. Bring your miles, bring your lights, and chase the fireflies for an unforgettable
The fun kicks off with the Firefly Night Ride starting at 5:00 PM, followed by the Six Hour Trail Race at 5:01 PM. With awards ceremonies scheduled for 8:30 PM and 11:15 PM, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate achievements. Every participant will receive a custom Firefly finisher medal, and top finishers will be recognized with unique handmade awards. This event is more than just a race; it’s a chance to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, share trail stories, and enjoy the vibrant community that makes Franke Park a cherished destination. Bring your miles, bring your lights, and chase the fireflies for an unforgettable
Organiser's Description
FRANKE PARK AFTER DARK!
Getting Miles Athletic Club is bringing back the Firefly for a night of trails, lights, and good people at Franke Park. This year, were inviting mountain bike riders to join the fun.
When the sun goes down, the trails get a whole new personality.
The Firefly Trail Festival combines two different ways to enjoy Franke Park after dark.
FIREFLY SIX HOUR TRAIL RACE
* Run as many laps as possible in six hours
* Paved path, gravel, and technical singletrack
* 5:01 PM start
* Awards at 11:15
FIREFLY NIGHT RIDES
* 10K, 20K or 30k
* Franke Park Blue Trail
* 5:00 PM start
* Awards at 8:30 PM
The Firefly is more than a race. Its a chance to set up a base camp, share trail snacks, swap stories, and spend an evening with an awesome trail community.
Every participant receives a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category receive unique handmade awards.
And dont forget the coveted Dead Freaking Last Award. Because every finisher beats the version of themselves that stayed home on race day.
Bring your miles.
Bring your lights.
Chase the fireflies.
The two events have separate courses, but they share the same starting line energy. Mountain bike riders will start about one minute before the runners, sending everyone into the woods as the Firefly evening begins.
This event is about more than miles. It is about meeting people, sharing trail stories, trying something new, and enjoying the awesome community that makes Franke Park special.
Every participant will receive a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category will receive handmade awards created specifically for this event. Find The HUB at Franke Park and come join us for a night of trails, lights, and community.
Bring your miles. Bring your lights. Chase the fireflies.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Packet pickup at The HUB
RACE DAY
3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Packet pickup
4:45 PM
Race instructions and information
5:00 PM
Firefly Night Ride starts
5:01 PM
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race starts
9:00 PM
Firefly Night Ride awards
11:00 PM
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race awards
FIREFLY SIX-HOUR TRAIL RACE
Run as many trail laps as you can in six hours through the Franke Park trail system.
Bring your:
Headlamp or flashlight
Folding chair
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Snacks
Water
Hydration mix
Firefly Night Ride
Ride the Blue Trail after sunset with a 10K, 20K or 30K mountain bike challenge.
Firefly Night Ride
10K, 20K and 30K Mountain Bike Race
The trails you know are about to become something completely different.
The Firefly Night Ride takes riders onto the Franke Park Blue Trail as daylight fades and the challenge of night riding begins.
10K RIDE
One lap | Approximately 6.25 miles
A fast and fun way to experience mountain biking on technical trails.
TWILIGHT 20K RIDE
Two laps | Approximately 12.5 miles. A challenge for riders looking to test their speed, focus and skills.
Fireflly 30K Ride
The featured challenge for riders looking to test their speed, focus and night riding skills.
BRING YOUR
Mountain bike
Helmet
Front light
Hydration
Snacks to share at the HUB
Getting Miles Athletic Club is bringing back the Firefly for a night of trails, lights, and good people at Franke Park. This year, were inviting mountain bike riders to join the fun.
When the sun goes down, the trails get a whole new personality.
The Firefly Trail Festival combines two different ways to enjoy Franke Park after dark.
FIREFLY SIX HOUR TRAIL RACE
* Run as many laps as possible in six hours
* Paved path, gravel, and technical singletrack
* 5:01 PM start
* Awards at 11:15
FIREFLY NIGHT RIDES
* 10K, 20K or 30k
* Franke Park Blue Trail
* 5:00 PM start
* Awards at 8:30 PM
The Firefly is more than a race. Its a chance to set up a base camp, share trail snacks, swap stories, and spend an evening with an awesome trail community.
Every participant receives a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category receive unique handmade awards.
And dont forget the coveted Dead Freaking Last Award. Because every finisher beats the version of themselves that stayed home on race day.
Bring your miles.
Bring your lights.
Chase the fireflies.
The two events have separate courses, but they share the same starting line energy. Mountain bike riders will start about one minute before the runners, sending everyone into the woods as the Firefly evening begins.
This event is about more than miles. It is about meeting people, sharing trail stories, trying something new, and enjoying the awesome community that makes Franke Park special.
Every participant will receive a custom Firefly finisher medal. Top male and female finishers in each category will receive handmade awards created specifically for this event. Find The HUB at Franke Park and come join us for a night of trails, lights, and community.
Bring your miles. Bring your lights. Chase the fireflies.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Packet pickup at The HUB
RACE DAY
3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Packet pickup
4:45 PM
Race instructions and information
5:00 PM
Firefly Night Ride starts
5:01 PM
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race starts
9:00 PM
Firefly Night Ride awards
11:00 PM
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race awards
FIREFLY SIX-HOUR TRAIL RACE
Run as many trail laps as you can in six hours through the Franke Park trail system.
Bring your:
Headlamp or flashlight
Folding chair
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Snacks
Water
Hydration mix
Firefly Night Ride
Ride the Blue Trail after sunset with a 10K, 20K or 30K mountain bike challenge.
Firefly Night Ride
10K, 20K and 30K Mountain Bike Race
The trails you know are about to become something completely different.
The Firefly Night Ride takes riders onto the Franke Park Blue Trail as daylight fades and the challenge of night riding begins.
10K RIDE
One lap | Approximately 6.25 miles
A fast and fun way to experience mountain biking on technical trails.
TWILIGHT 20K RIDE
Two laps | Approximately 12.5 miles. A challenge for riders looking to test their speed, focus and skills.
Fireflly 30K Ride
The featured challenge for riders looking to test their speed, focus and night riding skills.
BRING YOUR
Mountain bike
Helmet
Front light
Hydration
Snacks to share at the HUB
Races
-
Six Hour Night Trail Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$11.60
Your laps will be counted on huge whiteboard on race day. Your lap count and total distance will also be recorded electronically. -
10K Ride
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$22.20
Mountain bike riders will take on a challenging 10K loop featuring many of Franke Parks blue-rated trail segments. Expect flowing singletrack, roots, turns, and climbs that reward both fitness and bike-handling skills. The course does not include jumps or drop-ins, making it a fun and approachable challenge for a wide range of riders. -
20K Twilight Ride
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$22.20
Mountain bike riders will take on 2 challenging 10K loops featuring many of Franke Parks blue-rated trail segments. Expect flowing singletrack, roots, turns, and climbs that reward both fitness and bike-handling skills. The course does not include jumps or drop-ins, making it a fun and approachable challenge for a wide range of riders. -
30K Night Ride
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$22.20
Mountain bike riders will take on 3 challenging 10K loops featuring many of Franke Parks blue-rated trail segments. Expect flowing singletrack, roots, turns, and climbs that reward both fitness and bike-handling skills. The course does not include jumps or drop-ins, making it a fun and approachable challenge for a wide range of riders. Brink you bike lights. Youll need them! -
Six Hour Night Wheelchair
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 5th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$11.60
Your laps will be counted on huge whiteboard on race day. Your lap count and total distance will also be recorded electronically. Wheelchair athletes will follow a challenging course of paved path and gravel road.
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Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, 46808, IN, United States
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