Run Wild
- Date Fri 14th May 2027 - Sat 15th May 2027
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Run Wild, taking place on May 14th and 15th, 2027, in Fort Wayne, Allen! This exciting event, hosted by Fort4Fitness in collaboration with the Fort Wayne Zoo, invites participants to explore a stunning multi-terrain course. Runners will navigate through a variety of surfaces including concrete, wooden bridges, grass, and gravel, while journeying through captivating landscapes inspired by Africa and Australia, as well as charming spots like Stingray Bay and the Peacock Cafe.
Participants can choose to take part in the thrilling 5K race, which starts on Saturday, May 15th at 9 AM. Each runner will receive a commemorative race shirt, a timing bib, and a finisher medal, along with complimentary access to the Fort Wayne Zoo on the same day after the race. Please note that registration is capped, and there will be no day-of registration on Saturday. Spectators can cheer on their favorite runners in designated areas, making it a fantastic family-friendly event! Join us for a weekend filled with excitement, fitness, and wildlife, all while supporting the Fort Wayne Zoo. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run wild!
Participants can choose to take part in the thrilling 5K race, which starts on Saturday, May 15th at 9 AM. Each runner will receive a commemorative race shirt, a timing bib, and a finisher medal, along with complimentary access to the Fort Wayne Zoo on the same day after the race. Please note that registration is capped, and there will be no day-of registration on Saturday. Spectators can cheer on their favorite runners in designated areas, making it a fantastic family-friendly event! Join us for a weekend filled with excitement, fitness, and wildlife, all while supporting the Fort Wayne Zoo. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run wild!
Organiser's Description
Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Zoo for Run Wild on Friday, May 14th AND/OR Saturday, 15th, 2027! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel. Be prepared for it all as you travel through Africa, Australia, through Stingray Bay and past the Peacock Cafe. Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, free entry to the Fort Wayne Zoo on Saturday following the 5K and a finisher medal.
Participants should enter through the entrance on Sherman Blvd on race day. The new Goshen Road entrance will be closed.
The Zoo paths are narrow in some areas, so there will be a participant cap. THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY. Please see Packet Pick-Up details here: Participants | Fort4Fitness [https://fort4fitness.org/run-wild/participants-2]
Spectators will also be allowed into certain areas inside the front gates during the race (main plaza to the Africa tunnel area), but not beyond the barriers set up. 5K participants can use their race bib to gain free reentry into the Zoo on Saturday, May 15th, 2027, following the completion of the 5K on Saturday morning at 9 AM.
Due to the all-terrain nature of this course, runners under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult also running in the event.
Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Zoo. For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services prior to the race.
Participants should enter through the entrance on Sherman Blvd on race day. The new Goshen Road entrance will be closed.
The Zoo paths are narrow in some areas, so there will be a participant cap. THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY. Please see Packet Pick-Up details here: Participants | Fort4Fitness [https://fort4fitness.org/run-wild/participants-2]
Spectators will also be allowed into certain areas inside the front gates during the race (main plaza to the Africa tunnel area), but not beyond the barriers set up. 5K participants can use their race bib to gain free reentry into the Zoo on Saturday, May 15th, 2027, following the completion of the 5K on Saturday morning at 9 AM.
Due to the all-terrain nature of this course, runners under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult also running in the event.
Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Zoo. For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services prior to the race.
Races
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Run Wild 5K - Friday PM
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 14th May 2027 (6:30PM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 31 DEC -
Run Wild 5K - Saturday AM
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th May 2027 (7:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 31 DEC
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