Cadet Mile - Elementary Cross Country Championship
About the Event
On September 29, 2026, the community comes together for an exciting day of running and camaraderie at the annual school track meet. This year's edition welcomes young athletes from grades 3 through 5 to compete on a scenic course that showcases their speed and endurance. The event features separate divisions for each grade level, with boys and girls competing in distinct races tailored specifically to their age group. For those younger than third graders who wish to participate, they will run alongside the third-grade competitors but are still eligible to receive ribbons as part of this division. Each race promises a competitive atmosphere where runners vie not only for individual accolades but also team honors. Top finishers in each grade and gender category earn coveted awards, while all participants receive ribbon recognition regardless of their placement. The top-performing teams, consisting of at least five members from the same grade and gender, will be celebrated with special prizes. The day is filled with energy as young athletes push themselves to achieve personal bests under the watchful eyes of family, friends, and fellow competitors. With a focus on sportsmanship and community spirit, this track meet offers an inspiring environment for all participants to shine.
Races Offered
1-Mile
Sep 29, 2026
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Distance —
1.6K
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Type —
Running
timer
00:00
sell
$12.55
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Fort Wayne.
thermostatTemperature
14.5° / 25.1°
wb_sunnyFeels like
13.6° / 24.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 54m
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Avg rainfall
1.0 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
9.7 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain
Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
69.0%
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Sunrise
07:21
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Sunset
19:47
About Fort Wayne
Learn more about the host city, Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne is a city in Allen County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Ohio border and 50 miles (80 km) south of the Michigan border. The city's population was 263,886 at the 2020 census, making it the 2nd-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis, and the 82nd-most populous city in the U.S. The Fort Wayne metropolitan area, consisting of Allen, Wells and Whitley counties, has an estimated population of 463,000. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana.