Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Run

Run for Your Life Race Returns to Lake Robinson!

**REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 19 AND YOU COULD WIN $200 TOWARD A NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES FROM FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE!**

After an incredible first year, the Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake, hosted by Hobart Parks and Events is BACK — and bigger, scarier, and more fun than ever! Join us for our 2nd Annual nighttime Halloween race experience at Robinson Lake Park.

Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with family, or just showing off your costume, this event is packed with spooky fun for all ages. Choose between our Family Fun Walk/ Run, competitive 5K Race, or Haunted Trail walk as the trail of Robinson Lake come alive after dark.

Event Details:
Date: October 24th, 2025
Time: 5 PM - Registration Check In
6 PM - Family Fun Walk/Run
6:30 PM - 5k Race
7:00 PM - Haunted Trail Opens to walkers

Bring a headlamp or flashlight, as it may be dark on the trails!

Location: Robinson Lake Park located at 5240 S. Liverpool Rd. Hobart, Indiana 46323
 
Run Details:
Family Fun Walk/Run: A fun, non-timed experience for all ages and skill levels. Pick up fun glow items along the trail and take fun photo ops with the family! This is a non-paved route around Robinson Lake.

5K Race: A timed run including a bib and chip for those looking for a challenge. We'll give a prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place fastest runners!
Awards will be given for top runners in each age group for the 5k Race: 17 and under,18-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. 

Medals for All Pre-registered runners:  Pick up your medal for finishing both the family fun walk/run or 5k race. 
Race day on-sight registration will be available but only a limited number of race day shirts and finisher medals will be available.

Tee shirts will be available for purchase both during registration ($20) or on the day of the race ($25).

No dogs, strollers, bicycles, in-line skates, scooters, or wheeled vehicles are allowed on the course.

Haunted Trail:

After our 5k race finishes up, our spooky trail will open to walkers and those looking for a thrillful night walk. The trail is roughly 1 mile around Lake Robinson full of scare characters, creepy scenes, and photo ops! 

Costume Contest Sponsored by Play It Again Sports Merrillville:

We will have awards for most creative costume and scariest costume! 4 winners total, 1 child and 1 adult per category. Come dressed in your best! 

Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun! Join us for a spook-tacular evening of running, costumes, and fun at Robinson Lake Park. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Gold Level Sponsor:

IBEW Local 697 Electrical Professionals - 7200 Mississippi St., Suite 200, Merrillville, IN

Silver Level Sponsor:

Avery Dennison - 270 Westmeadow Pl, Lowell, IN

Bronze and In-Kind Sponsors: 

Fleet Feet - 635 E Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, IN Play It Again Sports - 1876 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN Hobart Girls Softball - 501 S. Hobart Rd , Hobart, IN

Interested in being a sponsor and supporting this great cause:  Contact us at [email protected]