Race Overview
The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a fixed time endurance run to honor all of our active duty service members and veterans. Each year the race will honor a different branch of the service and race swag will reflect that branch. This year we are honoring the Marines.
We are pleased to announce the race will be held at and cosponsored by Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN which is just north of Fort Wayne. Bixler Lake Park completely surrounds 117-acre Bixler Lake. The natural beauty of the area has been combined with development of facilities for the enjoyment of all ages and interests. A pedestrian walkway and nature trail of over three miles circles the lake through the wetland nature area, and it runs by two beaches and landscaped woodlands.
Runners will choose to run the 6 hour race, 12 hour race or new this year our 24 hour race! Run as much or as little as you want in your chosen time limit. The course for the race will take place on the 3 mile walkway which will consist of part asphalt and part true trails. The loop has indoor restroom facilities on both sides of the lake as well. Every runner will receive a unique finishers' medal and an additional special award that will be customized to reflect the mileage they achieved.
We have a relay option. Gather up three of your running friends and create a team to participate in our 24 hour event.
We also have a ruck division. It is recommended that ruckers carry from 20 to 35 lbs; however, the minimum allowed will be 10% of a person's body weight.
Camping will be available in the designated campground spots that are right across from or next to the start finish line. There are both rustic and electric camping spots available for a small fee. Runners will also have the chance to set up tents for no cost along the course in a grassy area but these spots are limited and first come, first serve. Costs for camping and how to reserve spots with the park will be available after the first of the year.
Event's current local time: 11:45 AM ET
