In 11 days · Sat, Aug 1, 2026
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When
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Where
P.O. BOX 518, Gaston IN
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Gaston Lions Club Twenty Third Annual 5K Run and Walk
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Location: P.O. Box 518, Gaston, IN
- Registration Time: Starts at 7:00 AM, Ends at 8:00 AM
Race Details
- Start Time: Race begins promptly at 8:30 AM
- Start Location: Wes-Del Elementary School, 500 East Jackson Street, Gaston, IN 47342
- Finish Location: Gaston Lions Club Park
- Shuttle Service: Available for participants before and after the race
Course Information
- Course Route: Begins at the corner of South Washington and Vine Streets
- Terrain: Mostly flat with many straight sections
- Route Management: Turns manned by Gaston Lions Club Members or police officers
- Water Stations: One or two, depending on temperature
Awards and Prizes
- Awards: Top three finishers in each of the eleven age groups
- Overall Winners: Male and female categories
- Door Prizes: Lots of prizes available for participants
- T-Shirts: All preregistered runners/walkers receive a T-shirt
Age Groups
- Categories: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29
- Continued: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65
- Final Groups: 66-69, 70-75, 76 & over
Kids Fun Run
- Time: Around 9:15 AM after the 5K Run
- Distance: Approximately a quarter mile
- Awards: All kids participating will receive an award
- Location: Gaston Lions Club Park
Additional Resources
- Race Map: View Online Map
- More Information: Gaston Lions Club 5K Run/Walk
Course map
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