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Witches in the Woods 5K/2K

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Night time run/walk through the woods followed by the Hocus Pocus Market!  Friday, Oct. 30th, 6 pm in Crown Point.

Witches in the Woods 5K/2K
4H Building, Lake Co. Fairgrounds, 
Friday, October 30th, 6:00 pm (5:15 pm sign-in)

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Join us for a night time run/walk & prove Witches live in the Woods! Take a photo of a witch with your phone for a chance to WIN prizes!  Entry includes:

  • Finisher Medals for FIRST 300 to sign up!
  • Night time race through the trees & along the roads of the Fairgrounds at night!  Please bring flashlights or headlamps.
  • FREE entry ($5 value) into the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market – Sanderson Sisters of “Hocus Pocus” perform.  Shopping, Live music, food, craft drinks, trick or treating
  • Awards for Top Overall & Top 3 Finishers in each age group
  • “Best Costume” Prizes.  Strollers are welcome!  Kids Under 3 are free.

Timeline:
4:30-5:30p – Sign-in/Registration
5:00-9:00p Market begins in Industrial Bldg
5:30-8:00p – Hay rides on south end of Market
5:40 pm – Costume Contests & National Anthem
6:00 pm – Race starts.
After the Race:  Race Awards & Enjoy the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market
6:30-7:30 pm – Sanderson Sisters at Market!
7:30 pm – Sanderson Sisters perform!

Cost:  5K:  $30 for adults, Non-timed 3K & Kids 3-12:  $20.  Under 3 are free.  Shirts extra $16 thru Oct. 19th.  A limited number of shirts may be available after the race.

Packet Pickup/Registration is at 5:15 pm at the event.

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Hometown Hocus Pocus Market
Friday, Oct. 30th, 5-9p & Sat, Oct. 31st, 10a-4p
Industrial Building (Indoor Market)
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Admission:  $5 for Adults.  12 & Under are FREE
Join us for the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market featuring:  Shop unique artisan vendors and handcrafted items, trick or treating among the vendors, adult & kid costume contests throughout the night, bounce house for the kids, food, craft drinks, LIVE music and MORE!   $5 at the door.  Kids 12 & under are free. 
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Please note:  No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason.  You also can NOT transfer your registration after October 1st.  If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after the run.   If you have any questions, please contact Tim@yourhometownevents.com

Questions?  Email me at tfealy@sbcglobal.net

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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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