Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point IN
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🦃 Race Overview
"As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!" ~ WKRP
This classic television episode inspires our Flying Turkey 5K! Bring your friends and family and start your new holiday tradition in Crown Point! Your entry fee includes:
- Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for the first 600 to sign up!
- Chip Timed: Chip timed 5K & non-timed 5K/2K
- Fun Atmosphere: Donuts & live music afterwards!
- Costume Contests: Best Costume Contests
- Community Support: Supports local food pantries
⏰ Event Timeline
- 6:45 am: Sign in/Check in. Market begins
- 7:30 am: Costume Contest & National Anthem
- 8:00 am: 5K race starts
- 8:05 am: 2K starts
- 9:00ish: First 5K medals presented, David Ralston awards & Race awards
🛣️ Course Information
- 5K Course: All NEW 5K course on Crown Point streets!
- 2K Course: 2K course is twice around the lake
⏳ Suggested Time Limit
1 hour: (19 min pace) for the 5K. This helps us not to tie up the roads for too long. If your pace is slower than 19 minutes, please consider moving to the 2K option.
💵 Costs
- Adults: Timed 5K & Non-Timed adults: $30
- Kids: Kids 3-12: $25. Under 3 are free
- Shirts: Extra $16 thru 11/17 & not included in the price
- Strollers: Strollers welcome
📦 Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: Wednesday, 5-7pm in the Industrial Bldg at the Fairgrounds.
- Race Day Pickup: 6:45-7:45 am before the event.
🏆 Race Awards
Top Overall Male & Female and Top 3 in each Age Group
⚠️ Important Notes
No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also cannot transfer your registration after November 1st. If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after the run.
📧 Questions
Email us at tfealy@sbcglobal.net
🗓️ Event Details
Join us for the Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk on November 27, 2025, at Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN. For more details, visit the official race page.
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