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Buckner Park Dash-Kid Race

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Buckner Park, 6114 Bass Rd, 46818
Featured distance
1 Miles
Type
RUN

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At a glance

A one-mile dash for young runners (12 & under) in Fort Wayne, part of a series with points and prizes, plus a community food drive.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

The Buckner Park Dash is the first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series event, designed exclusively for runners aged 12 and under. This one-mile race takes place on the recreation trail within Buckner Park. It's a wonderful opportunity for young athletes to compete, earn points towards season-end prizes, and contribute to the community by bringing non-perishable food items for local families in need. The Getting Miles Athletic Club aims to foster a supportive environment for recreational athletes.

What to expect

  • A one-mile race on the recreation trail in Buckner Park, exclusively for ages 12 and under.
  • Compete within four age groups (5-12) and earn points for the season-long race series.
  • Support local families by bringing non-perishable food items to donate.

Standout details

  • Exclusively for ages 12 and under
  • Part of a four-race series
  • Points-based competition
  • Non-perishable food drive

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Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

We are excited to announce The Getting Miles Athletic Club's first annual Fort Wayne Park Race Series. Participants aged 12 and under are eligible to compete in this race series.

The Buckner Park Dash is a one mile race on the recreation trail in Buckner 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

7:30-8:45AM-Packet Pickup in the playground pavilion

8:45AM-9:00AM-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.

Complete all four races and win fun prizes at the end of the season.

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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