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Shoaff Park Long Mile Kid Race

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Shoaff Park, 6401 Saint Joe Road, 46835
Featured distance
1.5 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A welcoming 1.5-mile paved race for young runners (12 & under) in Fort Wayne, kicking off a new series with a community food drive.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Kids & Youth

Great for: beginners, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Shoaff Park Long Mile is the inaugural event of The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series, designed for young runners aged 12 and under. Participants will navigate a 1.5-mile loop on a paved trail within Shoaff Park. This series emphasizes both friendly competition, with points awarded by age group and gender, and community spirit, as non-perishable food items are collected to support local families. It's an inviting opportunity for kids to engage in structured running while contributing to a good cause.

What to expect

  • Compete in a 1.5-mile race on a paved recreation trail.
  • Earn points within your age and gender group as part of a seasonal series.
  • Contribute to the community by bringing non-perishable food items.

Standout details

  • For ages 12 and under
  • First race in a new series
  • Paved park trail
  • Non-perishable food drive

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

The course

  • Road
  • Flat
  • Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Flat road course

5K distance, mostly paved, flat area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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

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.

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