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Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point IN

Sunday, May 10th, 2026

🏃‍♀️ Run Like a Mother 5K/2K

Join us for the Run Like a Mother 5K/2K on Sunday, May 10th, 8 am, Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN.

🎉 Event Includes:

Finisher Medal: for First 600 signed up!
FREE adult drink: afterwards.
FREE entry: ($5) to Hometown Mother's Day Market. Treat Mom & SHOP unique & handmade items. Enjoy great food, specialty drinks, live music & bounce houses for kids!
Race Award Medals: for Top Overall & Top 3 in each Age Group.

🏆 Prizes & Giveaways!

"Best Costume": WINS a $50 gift card to Fleet Feet Schererville!
"Best Decorated Stroller": WINS a $50 gift card to Trek Schererville.
WIN Running Shoes: from Fleet Feet Schererville! All moms are automatically entered. Extra entry if you are doing your First 5K!
WIN a $50 Gift Card: to Fleet Feet Schererville! To enter, find a wristband hidden in the store.

⏰ Timeline:

6:30a - 7:30a: Sign-In/Registration
7:30a– 10:30a: Live Music with LeAnn Stutler Music
7:30a: Best Costume & Stroller Contests
8:00a: 5K/2K starts

🍹 After the Race:

9:00a: Winners of shoes & gift cards to Fleet Feet Schererville. Checks Presented. First 5K & Race Awards!
10:00a: Basecamp Fitness donation class for St. Jude House.
10:00a – 12:00 noon: Bluey & Bingo visit guests & perform!
11:00 – 1:30p: Live Music with Eli Hernandez.

💰 COST:

5K: $30 Adults. Non-timed 2K & Kids 3-12: $25. Under 3 is free. Shirts extra $16 thru April 27th & not included in entry. Strollers welcome.

🤑 SAVE $20!

Share link on your confirmation email with friends. Get 5 to sign up & get $20!

📦 2 EARLY Packet Pickups:

Thursday, May 7th: 5-7p, Fleet Feet Schererville. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!
Friday, May 8th: 5-6p, First United Methodist, 352 S. Main in Crown Point.

📍 THE COURSE:

Map will be posted here. The course will follow the Flying Turkey course from last November - flat with less congestion! 2K will be twice around the 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+.

⚠️ Please note:

No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also cannot 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.