Events

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Help Us Develop the Pufferbelly Trail!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2021 Pufferbelly Run, Walk, and Stroll! We hope you had as much fun as we did and we can’t wait for next year!

 

Join us for the 12th Annual Pufferbelly Run/Walk/Stroll. We’ll run the race on the Pufferbelly Trail. The proceeds from this event will be used to further our work developing trails, including new sections of the Pufferbelly Trail. When completed, the trail will be part of the Poka-Bache Connector, running from Ouabache State Park in Bluffton to Pokagon State Park in Angola. This 81-mile connector trail will bring Steuben, Dekalb, Allen and Wells communities together. This trail is a crucial part of the United Trails project in our region. It is planned as a tourist destination and for cultural growth for residents in all four counties. Ultimately, this trail will solidify the fact that Northeast Indiana is a thriving, culturally rich, active, and healthy community that’s a fun place to visit and a great place to live.

2022 Race Results and Photos

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2021 Race Results Here

http://www.erunner.biz/results

2021 Race Photos Here

 

Details

• Date:  Saturday, July 17th,  2021
• Location: Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
• Time:  The 10k Run begins at 8:00 AM, 1 Mile Kids’ Fun Run starts at 8:10 AM, the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM.
• Packet Pick-Up:  All pre-registered participants must check-in at the registration table at Parkview YMCA to pick-up their packet on Friday, July 16th from 5 to 7 PM or on race day, Saturday, July, 17th, from 7 to 8 AM.
• You may also register on-site during packet pick-up on Friday, July, 16th from 5 to 7 PM or Saturday, July, 17th from 7 to 8 AM for an additional $5.00.
• T-Shirts will be given to all 5K, 10K, and Fun Run participants who pre-register by July 1, 2021. Limited quantities will be available to others on race day, but sizes can’t be guaranteed.
• Timing chips will be used to ensure accurate times for all runners.
• Awards for the top female and male runners in each age group and the overall female and male runners will be given out at the completion of the 10K and 5K Run/Walk.
• Enjoy music, refreshments, kid’s games, and displays about the Pufferbelly Trail Project.
• Dogs, in-line skates, skateboards, and electronic devices are not allowed on the running course.
• Strollers are permitted for the 5k participants.

The course utilizes our trail system and will remain open to the public during the event.

If you are interested in being a volunteer please visit our sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4badad2fa4fc1-fwtpufferbelly

Team Registration

Coworkers, charities, and groups of friends can register as a team! Teams will get a few added perks:

• The team with the highest number of participants will receive a plaque.
• A VIP line at packet pickup will be dedicated to teams, speeding up the packet pickup process.
• Teams with a minimum of 5 members will each receive an extra goodie!
• Group photo opportunity (hi-res photo will be emailed to the team’s participants)

To Register a Team:

• Decide on your group name. For example, you could put XYZ Corp or Smith Family
• Register your teammates through online registration. Under “Team Challenge”, put your team name.
• If some or all of your teammates have already registered, contact [email protected] with the names of the registered runners and the team name to have them reassigned to your group.
• Make sure that everyone on your team includes your team name when they register.

If you have any further questions, email us at [email protected] for more information.

Photos from last year’s event are available on the Fort Wayne Trails Facebook page.