Shoaff Park Long Mile-Kids Run
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $3.12
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting inaugural Shoaff Park Long Mile-Kids Run on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in beautiful Fort Wayne, Allen! This fantastic event kicks off The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series, designed exclusively for young runners aged 12 and under. Participants will tackle a fun and engaging 1.5-mile loop on the scenic paved recreation trail at Shoaff Park.
Get ready for a morning full of energy and community spirit! The day begins with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, followed by race instructions at 8:50 AM, and then the thrill of the race kicks off at 9:00 AM. Each young athlete will have the chance to earn points throughout the series, with awards for participation and performance to be celebrated at the season's end. Plus, in the spirit of giving, we encourage all attendees to bring non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to inspire a love for running and community involvement!
Get ready for a morning full of energy and community spirit! The day begins with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, followed by race instructions at 8:50 AM, and then the thrill of the race kicks off at 9:00 AM. Each young athlete will have the chance to earn points throughout the series, with awards for participation and performance to be celebrated at the season's end. Plus, in the spirit of giving, we encourage all attendees to bring non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to inspire a love for running and community involvement!
Organiser's Description
We are excited to announce The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series!
Participants age 12 and under are eligible to compete in this race series.
The Shoaff Park Long Mile, the first race of the series, is a1,5 mile loop on the paved recreation trail in Shoaff Park.
Make sure you arrive early to find a good parking spot, warm up, use the restrooms and pick up your race bib.
Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.
Runners will receive a race decal to put on their bib at the finish line.
Be sure to return your race bib to packet pickup after you finish the race. You will use the same bib for the entire season!
We are collecting non-perishable food items to help fill the local food lockers to help local families in need.
The Getting Miles Athletic Club is a local organization whose goal is to provide a community for recreational athletes of all levels.
RACEDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30AM-8:45AM-Packet Pickup at Pavilion 1
8:5045AM-Race info and instructions
9:00AM-Race Time!
Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.
Race Series Page [https://runsignup.com/Series/ParkRaceSeries]
Shoaff Park Long Mile
Buckner Park Dash
Franke Park Derby Mile
Double Dragon Two Mile
Runners will be placed into one of four age groups:
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
Runners will receive points based on age group and gender place.
Runners who finish after 20th will receive points for finishing.
Awards for participation and point series for the race season will be presented at the conclusion of the Double Dragon in October.
Participants age 12 and under are eligible to compete in this race series.
The Shoaff Park Long Mile, the first race of the series, is a1,5 mile loop on the paved recreation trail in Shoaff Park.
Make sure you arrive early to find a good parking spot, warm up, use the restrooms and pick up your race bib.
Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.
Runners will receive a race decal to put on their bib at the finish line.
Be sure to return your race bib to packet pickup after you finish the race. You will use the same bib for the entire season!
We are collecting non-perishable food items to help fill the local food lockers to help local families in need.
The Getting Miles Athletic Club is a local organization whose goal is to provide a community for recreational athletes of all levels.
RACEDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30AM-8:45AM-Packet Pickup at Pavilion 1
8:5045AM-Race info and instructions
9:00AM-Race Time!
Series participants need to return their race bibs to the packet pickup station in order to receive points for the race. You will use the same race bib for all the events.
Race Series Page [https://runsignup.com/Series/ParkRaceSeries]
Shoaff Park Long Mile
Buckner Park Dash
Franke Park Derby Mile
Double Dragon Two Mile
Runners will be placed into one of four age groups:
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
Runners will receive points based on age group and gender place.
Runners who finish after 20th will receive points for finishing.
Awards for participation and point series for the race season will be presented at the conclusion of the Double Dragon in October.
Races
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Long Mile
Incl. $1.12 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$3.12
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Shoaff Park, 6401 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, 46835, IN, United States
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