Awards! No matter your pace, the BEST challenge is in YOU getting BETTER! Below are awards you can earn on your effort alone!
First 5K Award: A 5K = 3.1 miles. While it is a BIG distance, you can do it! Check the “First 5K” box when signing up and we will award you a MEDAL at the race!
David Ralston Awards Standings– Earn a plaque when you participate or volunteer in 7 of our events! Named for David Ralston, our Marine friend who attends nearly ALL of our races. Years ago, David offered to be our designated “last place finisher” so no would ever fear being last! For ALL of David’s efforts & positivity, we have named this award for him.
Run Like a Mother 5K
Sunday, May 10th, 2026, 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. Make this your best Mother’s Day while helping Moms in need
Fly the Flag 5K/2K
Saturday, July 4th, 2026, 7:30 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. Make this your best Mother’s Day while helping Moms in need.
Hometown Cookie Crumbler
Saturday, June 13th, 2026, 7:00 PM
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Non-timed 1 miler for the whole family & you get a giant cookie as your Finisher Medal!
Hometown Summer Night Ride
Saturday, June 13th, 2026, 8:30 PM
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Join us for our 7th annual family friendly ride around town at night!
World Trade Center Stair Climb
Friday, Sept. 11th, 2026, 5 PM & 6:30 PM
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN
1,980 steps in the Towers that fell on 9/11. Honor those who lost their lives by climbing the same number of stairs as in the Towers.
Hub City Half, 10K & 5K
Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2026, 7:30 & 8 AM Starts
Lake Co, Fairgrounds, Shelter 4/5, Crown Point, IN
Half marathon & 5K on the streets of Crown Point with shirt included in entry fee.
Witches in the Woods 5K/2K
Friday, October 30th, 2026, 6 pm (Sign In 5:15 pm)
Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Crown Point
Halloween themed, night time race along the wooded paths of the Fairgrounds.
Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk
Thursday, Nov. 26th, 2026, 8 am (Sign In 7 am)
Leaving from Industrial Building, Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Bring your friends and family and start a new Hometown holiday tradition!
Santa Run 5K/2K
Saturday, December 19th, 2026, 8:00 am
First United Methodist Hall, 352 S, Main, Crown Point
A timed 5K with Finisher medals and race awards. Join other Santas in full Santa outfits (or Santa hats or other holiday wear) as you spread holiday cheer on the streets through town!
Donut Dash 10K/5K/2K
Saturday, February 6th, 2027, 7:30 & 8 am
St. Matthias Church, 101 W. Burrell Drive, Crown Point
A tasty twist to the usual 5K run. Now you have donuts as an incentive to finish! Timed 5K on the streets of Crown Point.
St. Patrick’s Day 5K/1 Miler
Wednesday, March 17th, 2027, 6 pm
St. Matthias Church, 101 W. Burrell Drive, Crown Point
Non-competitive One Miler on the parade route just before Crown Point’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade as thousands cheer you on!