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 free of charge.

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!