Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Venue
Franke Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
Six Hour MTB Ride, Three Hour MTB Ride, Six Hour Trail Run, Three Hour Trail Run, Six Hour Wheelchair, Three Hour Wheelchair
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Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana offers mountain biking, trail running, and wheelchair racing across distances from 1 mile to 60 miles. The July 18, 2026 event starts at 8:00 AM with entry priced at $30.00, making it accessible for competitors at all levels. Athletes can choose from the 1-mile option for shorter efforts, the 18-mile and 30-mile courses for intermediate to long-distance racing, or the challenging 60-mile format. Held in midsummer, this multi-sport event on singletrack terrain at Franke Park provides a range of racing options within a single venue.

From the Race Organizer
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN?

Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN takes place on July 18, 2026. The race is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Where is Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN held?

Hot Summer Singletrack Trail Race 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN is held at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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