Run/Walk with your Mom or to honor Moms! Make this her best Mother’s Day while helping Moms in need!
Run Like a Mother 5K | Hometown Happenings
Sunday, May 11th, 2025, 8:00 am (7 am sign-in)
Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
At the Event:
- Finisher Medal for First 500 signed up!
- FREE Mimosa or Miller Lite afterwards.
- FREE Admission ($5) to Hometown Mother’s Day Market. SHOP unique & handmade items. Enjoy great food, specialty drinks, live music & bounce houses for kids!
- All Moms get FREE meal from Lean Kitchen Schererville!
- “Best Decorated Stroller” Contest!
- Race Awards for Top Overall & Top 3 in each Age Group
- Supports St. Jude House & local women’s charities.
Timeline:
6:30a – 7:30a – Sign-In/Registration
7:30a– 10:30a – Live Music with LeAnn Stutler Music
7:30a – Best Hippie & Stroller Contests
7:40a – National Anthem & Flag Presentation
7:45a – Basecamp Fitness leads pre-race warmup!
8:00a – 5K/2K starts
9:00a – 2:00p – Hometown Mother’s Day Market opens!
** After race, grab your mimosa. Free meal to Moms from Lean Kitchen Co NWI at St. Jude House table.
9:00a – Winners of shoes & gift cards. from Fleet Feet Schererville. Checks Presented. First 5K, PR Club & Race Awards!
10:00a – Basecamp Fitness donation class for St. Jude House.
10:00a – 12:00 noon – Bluey & Bingo from Enchanted Tales visit guests & perform!
11:00 – 1:30p – Live Music with Andre Detti
Additional Info:
COST: 5K: $30 Adults. Non-timed 2K & Kids 3-12: $25. Under 3 is free. Extra shirts available for an extra cost after the race by the DJ. Strollers welcome.
SAVE $25! Share link on your confirmation email with friends. Get 5 to sign up & get $25!
2 EARLY Packet Pickups – Pick up for others of have others pick up for you.
- Thursday, May 8th, 5-7p, Fleet Feet Schererville. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!
- Friday, May 9th, 5-6p, First United Methodist, 352 S. Main in Crown Point.
The COURSE: A timed 5K or non-timed 1 mile walk taking place through the Fairgrounds. Along this wooded route is a covered bridge, historic buildings and a scenic lake.
RACE AWARDS: 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+
Mother’s Day Market:
Welcome Market Guests & Vendors to the
Hometown Mother’s Day Market
Sunday, May 11th, 9a -2p
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
$5 at the door. 12 & under & US Veterans are free.
Join us for the Hometown Mother’s Day Market in conjunction with our Run Like a Mother 5K/2K on Mother’s Day inside at the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds. Shop unique artisan vendors & handcrafted items. Enjoy amazing foods, mimosas & craft drinks, live music, bounce houses & MORE!
Like to be a Vendor?: Please read the Market guidelines below & fill out the online application.
Vendor Guidelines (Please Read) 2025 Vendor Application
Please note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also can NOT transfer your registration after May 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
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Thank YOU to Our 2025 Sponsors! 
Carriage Court PIzza
FamilyFlyer.com
Fleet Feet Schererville
Lean Kitchen Schererville
Mom to Mom, NWI
OrangeTheory Fitness – Crown Point | Dyer | Valpo
Stride Crown Point
TheCoachNickTomich.com
Woman to Woman, NWI
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