In 66 days · Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
899 Lake Street, Crown Point IN
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Registration
- Pre-registration: Pre-register online.
- Race Day Check-in: Packet pick up starts at 7:00 AM.
Race Location and Timing
- Race Location: Lake County Fair Grounds, Crown Point, IN.
- Race Starts: 9:00 AM for Runners / 9:10 AM for Walkers.
Course Information
- Course Type: This is a closed course with paved and gravel trails.
- Weather Policy: The race will be held rain, snow, or shine: it will not be cancelled due to weather.
Late Entry Details
- Late Entry: Any entry after Midnight, September 12th to Race Day.
- Cost: $25 for Late Entry/Same Day Sign Ups.
- Same Day Sign Up Start: 7:30 AM.
Awards and Proceeds
- Awards: Award Medals and $100 gift card to Gamba Ristorante for top Male and Female finishers overall, plus medals for top finishers in each age category.
- Proceeds: Benefit Oral Cancer Awareness.
Results and Timing
- Race Timing: 5K race will be timed using on-the-bib disposable chip timing technology.
- Results Posting: Full results will be posted at TempoRunTiming.
- 2K Walk: The 2K walk is non-competitive and will not be timed.
Event Features
- Shirts: A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase at the event for $15 each.
- Entertainment: We will have a DJ, prizes, medals and sponsor giveaways in addition to the cool race shirt.
Oral Cancer Awareness
- Statistics: In 2024, approximately 58,500 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer.
- Survival Rate: When caught early, oral cancers have an 80–90% survival rate.
- Importance of Awareness: This is largely due to a lack of public awareness and routine opportunistic screenings by healthcare providers.
- Community Commitment: The Northwest Indiana Dental Society (NIDS) is committed to raising awareness about symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer.
Together, we can save lives—early detection matters.
Event Information
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: 899 Lake Street, Crown Point, IN
For more information and registration, visit: NIDS Oral Cancer Awareness 5K Run/2K Walk.
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