Space Race Glow 5K Run/Walk| Hometown Happenings
Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 6:45 pm (Sign in 5:30 PM) at the Challenger Learning Center, 2300 173rd St, Hammond, IN
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Your Space Race Glow 5K Run/Walk Entry includes:
- Night Time GLOW event with glow items to all participants.
- Run your BEST time on our flat & fast course.
- Bring 10 or more & receive your own private Planetarium Show! (Winners will be notified of available dates)
Rocket launch & “Best Costume” contest(s).- Star Wars characters, DJ Music, laser light shows, & science experiments that glow!
- Make this your first 5K and receive a “My First 5K” Award!
- Best Overall Male & Female, Top Masters & Age Division Awards.
PROCEEDS from this event benefit the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana which gets kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and math by having them participate in simulated space missions!
COST thru Sept. 20th: Timed 5K & non-timed 2K: $20 for adults, $15 for kids (12 & under) Under 3 are free. Shirts extra $15 available thru Sept. 13th. Strollers & friendly dogs are welcome.
After Sept. 20th & on Race Day: $30. Limited # of shirts may be available for purchase.
Packet Pick-up: From 5:30 – 6:30 pm before the race at the Challenger Center.
RACE AWARDS: 2017 Race Results 2016 Race Results
Top Overall, Top Master (40+), Clydesdale (Men 210+ lbs), Athena (Women 170+ lbs), Top Three finishers in each age group. Age divisions: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
OTHER INFORMATION:
Split times at every mile, refueling (water) stations on the course. Pets & strollers welcome. No bicycles, skates, or other wheeled vehicles allowed on course.
Advertising & Sponsor Information
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