Fort Wayne Park Race Series - Buckner Park Dash
The Getting Miles Athletic Club is excited to announce its first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series. The Buckner Park Dash is a one-mile race specifically for participants aged 12 and under, taking place on the recreation trail within Buckner Park.
Important Race Day Information: Please arrive early to find parking, warm up, use restrooms, and pick up your race bib. Series participants must return their bibs at packet pickup to receive points. You will use the same race bib for all events in the series.
Runners will receive a race decal at the finish line. We are also collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need.
The Getting Miles Athletic Club is a community organization for recreational athletes of all levels.
Raceday Schedule of Events:
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Packet Pickup
- 8:50 AM: Race info and instructions
- 9:00 AM: Race time!
- 10:30 AM: Race series awards
Points System: Series participants earn points based on their age group and gender place. Runners finishing after 20th place will still receive participation points. Awards for participation and the overall point series will be presented in October.
Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
Upcoming Races in the Series: Shoaff Park Long Mile (04/18/2026), Franke Park Derby Mile (05/16/2026), Buckner Park Dash (08/15/2026), Double Dragon Two Mile (10/03/2026).