Trees Trail Challenge 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN

Date
November 21, 2026
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Venue
3411 Sherman Blvd
Start Time
10:00 AM
Sunrise
7:35 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $40.00
Events
10 Mile MTB Ride, 20 Mile MTB Race, 5 Mile Trail Run, 10 Mile Run
Includes
Event T-Shirt

The Trees Trail Challenge takes place at 3411 Sherman Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 21, 2026. The event offers mountain biking and trail running in distances of 5 miles, 10 miles, and 20 miles. Entry fees range from $35.00 to $40.00, with a typical start time of 10:00 AM.

From the Race Organizer
13th Annual Trees Trail Challenge! Saturday, November 21 At the HUB Franke Park Trails | Fort Wayne, Indiana Join us for a full day of fun, singletrack, wooded trails, and hometown fun at the Trees Trail Challenge. All races start and finish at The HUB, just beyond the BMX parking lot and next to Derby Hill. The HUB is also the spot for packet pickup, awards, and hanging out before and after the races. Mountain Bike Races 20-Mile MTB Race 10-Mile MTB Race Ride Franke Park’s challenging and technical MTB trails. Race hard or just enjoy a challenging day of mountain biking the trails. The 20-mile race is two 10-mile laps. The 10-mile race is one. Trail Runs 10-Mile Trail Run 5-Mile Trail Run Run through Franke Park’s wooded singletrack, tight turns and plenty of variety. The 10-mile race is two 5-mile laps. The 5-mile race is one lap. Participants 18 years and under are able to register for any event for a flat $5 fee. Ride+Run Challenge Want to do it all? Sign up for both a mountain bike race and a trail run. Ride+Run participants receive 50% off their run race Supporting the great outdoors Proceeds from the trail run will benefit Trees Indiana, which helps young people connect with nature and experience the outdoors. Proceeds from the mountain bike ride will go to Three Rivers Velo Sport, Northeastern Indiana’s premier cycling club. 3RVS is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization that promotes bicycling-related activities in the greater Fort Wayne area. By joining the Trees Trail Challenge, you’re supporting local trails and helping the next generation explore, enjoy, and care for the outdoors. Events like this don't happen without great volunteers! Sign up to be a course marshal or help at the aid station. Check the link at the top of the page. Race, volunteer, cheer, or spend the day at Franke Park with us!

Course & Travel Notes

Trees Trail Challenge takes place on November 21, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana at an elevation of 850 feet, with a 10:00 AM start time occurring 2 hours and 25 minutes after the 7:35 AM sunrise. Fort Wayne International Airport is located 9.1 miles from the venue. November typically brings average high temperatures of 49°F and average low temperatures of 33°F in this region, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 35% of days.

⛰️ 850 ft elevation☀️ Typically 49°F / 33°F · 35% chance of rain✈️ Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) — 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Trees Trail Challenge 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN?

Trees Trail Challenge 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Where is Trees Trail Challenge 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN held?

Trees Trail Challenge 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN is held at 3411 Sherman Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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