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!
If you PR at one of our 2025 races, let us know by joining the Hometown PR Club – “PR” stands for “personal record”. The Club is FREE to join! Let us know the race, year, & previous PR time, as well as which 2025 Hometown Happenings race you PR’d at & your NEW PR time. Those who PR at our 2025 Hometown Happenings races will receive a PR Club Medal and a $10 gift card from Fleet Feet Schererville.
David Ralston 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.
Fly the Flag 5K/2K
Friday, July 4th, 2025, 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 Nite Ride
Saturday, August 16th, 2025, 8:00 PM
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Join us for our 6th annual family friendly ride around town at night!
World Trade Center Stair Climb
Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2025, 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 20 Mi, Half, 10K & 5K
Sunday, Sept. 14th, 2025, 7 AM
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 24th, 2025, 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. 27th, 2025, 8 am (Sign In 7 am)
Leaving from Industrial Building, Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
The classic “WKRP” television episode inspires our 2nd Annual Flying Turkey 5K! Bring your friends and family and start your new holiday tradition in Crown Point!
Santa Run 5K/2K
Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 8:00 am
First United Methodist Hall, 352 S, Main, Crown Point
For the first time, we are TIMING the Santa Run. All the fun from before, but 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 7th, 2026, 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
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 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!
Run Like a Mother 5K
Sunday, May 11th, 2025, 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.