Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, held in the beautiful Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Allen. This exciting event invites mountain bike riders, trail runners, and wheelchair athletes to tackle the park's technical dirt trails during the peak of summer. Participants can choose from a range of challenges, including a thrilling six-hour race or a more manageable three-hour option. Mountain bikers will navigate a seven-mile loop, while trail runners will enjoy a scenic three-mile loop. Wheelchair athletes will face their own challenges on a mix of paved paths and gravel roads, also available for both three and six-hour durations.
The race kicks off bright and early at 8 AM, and participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere complete with awards for the winners in each category. With a community spirit at the heart of this event, TENT CITY will be set up near the hub at the base of Derby Hill, where participants can relax and enjoy delicious snacks and picnic-style food, all included in the registration fee. Thanks to the generous support from UAW Local 2209, registration fees remain low, and young athletes 18 and under can participate for free!
The race kicks off bright and early at 8 AM, and participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere complete with awards for the winners in each category. With a community spirit at the heart of this event, TENT CITY will be set up near the hub at the base of Derby Hill, where participants can relax and enjoy delicious snacks and picnic-style food, all included in the registration fee. Thanks to the generous support from UAW Local 2209, registration fees remain low, and young athletes 18 and under can participate for free!
Organiser's Description
Mountain bike riders, trail runners and wheelchair athletes will take on the technical dirt trails of Franke Park during the heat of the summer in the Hot Summer Singletrack.
Mountain bike riders can take on the six hour challenge or settle for a more reasonable three hour ride on a seven-mile loop of the technical dirt trails of Franke Park.
Wheelchair athletes can choose to follow a challenging course of paved path and gravel road for either three or six hours.
Trail runners can take on the six hour challenge or settle for a more reasonable three hour ride on a three-mile loop of the technical dirt trails of Franke Park.
The race begins at 8AM.
RACE INFO
AWARDS FOR THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY
TENT CITY NEAR THE HUB AT THE BASE OF DERBY HILL. BRING YOUR EZ UP ON RACE DAY AND SET UP BASE CAMP FOR YOU AND YOUR CREW
THE GRILL OPENS AT 11AM FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS AND CREW. SNACKS AND PICNIC-STYLE FOOD ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FEE
THANKS TO UAW LOCAL 2209, WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP REGISTRATION FEES LOW!
WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO MAKE THE RACE FREE TO YOUNG PEOPLE 18 AND UNDER
TIMELINE
FRIDAY
* 5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet pickup at the HUB in Franke Park
SATURDAY
* 7:00AM-7:45-Packet pickup
* 7:45AM-Race instructions and information.
* 8:00AM-Race Time
* 11:15PM-Three hour race awards
* 2:00PM- Six hour race awards
Mountain bike riders can take on the six hour challenge or settle for a more reasonable three hour ride on a seven-mile loop of the technical dirt trails of Franke Park.
Wheelchair athletes can choose to follow a challenging course of paved path and gravel road for either three or six hours.
Trail runners can take on the six hour challenge or settle for a more reasonable three hour ride on a three-mile loop of the technical dirt trails of Franke Park.
The race begins at 8AM.
RACE INFO
AWARDS FOR THE WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY
TENT CITY NEAR THE HUB AT THE BASE OF DERBY HILL. BRING YOUR EZ UP ON RACE DAY AND SET UP BASE CAMP FOR YOU AND YOUR CREW
THE GRILL OPENS AT 11AM FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS AND CREW. SNACKS AND PICNIC-STYLE FOOD ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FEE
THANKS TO UAW LOCAL 2209, WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP REGISTRATION FEES LOW!
WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO MAKE THE RACE FREE TO YOUNG PEOPLE 18 AND UNDER
TIMELINE
FRIDAY
* 5:00PM-7:00PM-Packet pickup at the HUB in Franke Park
SATURDAY
* 7:00AM-7:45-Packet pickup
* 7:45AM-Race instructions and information.
* 8:00AM-Race Time
* 11:15PM-Three hour race awards
* 2:00PM- Six hour race awards
Races
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Six Hour MTB Ride
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Ride on a seven mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park for six hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. -
Three Hour MTB Ride
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Ride a seven mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park for three hours. Picnic style foods, water, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. -
Six Hour Trail Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Run or walk a three mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as a solo runner for six hours. Picnic style foods, water. hydration mixes, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. -
Three Hour Trail Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Race on a three mile loop of the technical dirt trails in Franke Park as a solo runner for three hours. Picnic style foods, water, hydration mixes, Coke and Sprite will be provided for all participants. -
Six Hour Wheelchair
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Three Hour Wheelchair
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, 46808, IN, United States
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