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While the COVID-19 pandemic does not allow for us to gather in groups, it doesn’t stop our mission of creating family friendly fitness events that allow us to challenge ourselves in really fun ways.  We have designed this virtual series to keep us active and accountable to one another as part of the Hometown Happenings community.

Beast Boot Camp Vitural 5K
Saturday, April 18th, 2020, 9 am 
Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN

Designed by US Marines, participants face Marine Corps military boot camp exercises while doing a 5k  (3.1 mile) distance. 

Virtual Run includes Shirt, Bib & Certificate (indicating if you completed the Competitive, GORUCK or Non-Competitive Division).

Run Like a Mother Virtual 5K 
Sunday, May 10th, 2020, 8 am
Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN

Sons and daughters and kids of all ages, run a 5K to honor your Mom.  Lots of surprises are planned as part of this virtual run to make this your best Mother’s Day while helping Moms in need and future Moms!

Virtual Run includes Shirt, Bib & Certificate (indicating if you completed the Competitive, GORUCK or Non-Competitive Division).

Chicago Virtual Stair Climb
Sunday, May 31st, 2020, 8:00 am
Lake Co. Fairgrounds
889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN

A Chicago themed Climb with the option of climbing the same # of stairs as Willis Tower (2,109 stairs) or the John Hancock Building (1,632 stairs).

A family gets joins in the fun by entering the group costume contest at the Public Enemy 5K, one of our themed runs & walks.Public Enemy Virtual 5K
Sunday, June 28th, 2020, 8:00 am 
Lake Co. Fairgrounds
889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN
1930’s themed run/walk celebrating Crown Point’s colorful past from movie stars to marriage mills to bank robbers.

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Hometown Happenings improves our community by empowering all ages to create the confidence to live their happiest, healthy life. Through fitness & fun, our events include themed runs & walks, Nite bike rides & fitness challenges.  Join us for our upcoming events. We also organize the Hometown Markets that showcases unique, artisan vendors & offers food, drinks & live music.

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