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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
2324 Calumet Avenue, Hammond IN
5K
62–75°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
66–75°F
rain
2024
69–89°F
dry
2023
61–78°F
dry
2022
60–88°F
dry
2021
70–81°F
rain
2020
50–70°F
dry
2019
67–78°F
dry
2018
68–88°F
rain
2017
63–88°F
dry
2016
66–75°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
When times get hard, pets shouldn't have to suffer—or be surrendered. The Cause 4Paws Gary 5K Hound Pound is back with a powerful mission: keeping families and their beloved companions together.
Purpose
- Annual Event: Every year, our Fill the Bowl 5K walk/run transforms community spirit into lifesaving action.
- Fundraising: We raise critical funds for the Gary Pet Food Pantry, providing emergency pet food assistance.
- Support: Assistance is aimed at families across Lake County, Indiana who are facing financial hardship.
- Importance: Because pet parents shouldn't have to choose between feeding their families and feeding their furry best friends.
Join Us
- Location: Join us at Wolf Lake Pavilion in Hammond, Indiana for an unforgettable day.
- Experience: This goes beyond a typical race: bring your four-legged friends and connect with fellow pet lovers.
- Memories: Capture race-day memories and be part of something that genuinely changes lives.
- Mission: Together, we're not just running—we're keeping pets in their homes and families intact.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-20
- Address: 2324 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN
- Event URL: Cause 4Paws Gary 5K Hound Pound
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