Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
• Location: Marquette Park, at 1 North Grand Boulevard Gary, IN 46403
• Time: Check-in 8:00 am CST: Run starts at 9:00 am CST
• Registration: Please REGISTER and/or DONATE at this link https://secure.qgiv.com/event/goforgary5k/ so we can keep track of our participants!

🤝 Community Mission

• Organizers: We are medical students at Indiana University School of Medicine with a vested interest in the well-being of our Northwest Indiana community.
• Health Focus: Health is complex and involves more than just medicine: healthy living is rooted in our everyday habits, especially in what we eat and how much we eat.
• Food Insecurity: This is why we paired with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to assist food-insecure families.
• Event Purpose: Together, we are coordinating the food drive charity event Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run.

📈 Fundraising Goals

• Impact: Our ability to help the 100,000 individuals facing hunger in Lake and Porter counties depends on the generosity and support of people like you.
• Mission: We are raising money and food to help those who need it.
• Participation: You can play an integral role in this mission through your donation and participation.

🌅 Event Details

• Fundraising Deadline: Our fundraising deadline will culminate in our fourth annual 5k run/walk.
• Scenic Route: The trail follows the beautiful Marquette Park area, which sits along the Lake Michigan beachfront.
• Community Involvement: We welcome everyone in our NWI community to join us in celebrating the mission of this charity.
• End of Summer Celebration: Enjoy the end of summer with us!

🔗 More Information

• Link: For more details, visit Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run.