Glo Wild Mile
When is Glo Wild Mile?
Glo Wild Mile takes place on Friday, May 1, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN.
What distances does Glo Wild Mile offer?
Glo Wild Mile offers 8 events: Glo Wild Mile - Blue, Glo Wild Mile- Green, Glo Wild Mile - Orange, Glo Wild Mile - Yellow, Glo Wild Mile - Rainbow, Glo Wild Mile - Red, Glo Wild Mile - Purple, Glo Wild Mile - White.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Wild Mile - Blue | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile- Green | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile - Orange | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile - Yellow | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile - Rainbow | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile - Red | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile - Purple | — | $35.00 | Register |
| Glo Wild Mile - White | — | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Glo Wild Mile cost?
Registration for Glo Wild Mile starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Glo Wild Mile held?
Glo Wild Mile is held in Fort Wayne, IN at Fort Wayne Zoo.
About Glo Wild Mile
Experience the Fort Wayne Zoo like never before!
Imagine running through a dazzling display of giant lanterns on a 1-mile course, lighting up your path in vibrant colors and shapes. This unique race promises a blend of competition and enchantment, perfect for all ages.
Race Details:
- Course: 1-mile course around the zoo featuring beautiful, large lantern displays. It will not be dark at this time.
- Timing: Not a timed race, but a race nonetheless!
- Medals: Placement-based medal per wave: Cheetah Medals for the first 10 racers, Gazelle Medals for the next 10 racers, etc.
- Wave Information: All waves follow the same route; only the start times differ. If you are walker or a slower runner, register for the Yellow, Rainbow or White Wave. After all race waves conclude (around 8:40 PM), participants can revisit the course at their leisure and enjoy the stunning displays until 10:30 PM, free of charge.
Important Notes:
Racers will receive a coupon on their race bib to use at any of the food or drink (non-alcoholic) vendors inside the Zoo. The Peacock Café, Ray’s Grill, Bamboo Snack Station and Asian cuisine offerings will be available.
All participants need to have cleared the course by 8:40 PM for reopening.
No On-Site Registration!
For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services at least 1 hour prior to the race.
While participants can reenter the course for free after the race, friends and family can join them by purchasing separate entries.
Proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne Zoo.
How to Determine Your Color Wave
To accurately corral participants, please sign up for the Color Wave that corresponds with your pace.
Blue Wave: 5-8 minute pace
Green Wave: 7-9 minute pace
Orange Wave: 9-11 minute pace
Purple Wave: 9-11 minute pace
Red Wave: 11-14 minute pace
Yellow Wave: walkers only
Rainbow Wave: walkers only
White Wave: walkers only
!! PLEASE READ !!
The pathways through the Zoo are very narrow. For this reason, there will be no strollers permitted. Strollers can be used AFTER the race is complete.