🏃♂️ Event Overview
Health is wealth. What started out as an invitation for Church members to join Pastor Mike in a 10k run, has turned into an annual community FAMILY FUN event focused on togetherness, health, education, food, and fun! Come join us as we walk/run to improve our health and get information, free giveaways, blood pressure checks and more from our vendors. Any profit will be used towards renovation for re-opening of the Northwest Indiana Friendship House.
👶 Family Friendly Activities
- Children of all ages: Welcome! We have an entire staff to supervise and entertain your children with outdoor games, balloon expressions, and face painting during and after your walk/run at no cost to you.
- Registration cost: If your child (10+) wants to participate in the walk/run, there will be a small registration cost to cover those expenses.
- Free meals: A light breakfast and brunch can also be enjoyed at no cost.
- Join the Fun: We are blessing the PASTOR of the Church with a $150 gift card for the most people in attendance.
🗓️ Event Details
- When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Check-in, Packet Pick-up and Registration: 7:00 AM-7:30 AM
- Pre-Race Announcements: 7:45 AM
- Race Start: 8:00 AM
📍 Location
Marquette Park
1 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(Area 5)
💰 Entry Fees/Deadlines
- Walk/Run: Registration for the Race Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $40.00 plus $3.75 fee. Race Day Registrants: your T-shirt and Medal will be mailed to you 2-weeks after the Race. You will not receive a race day goodie bag on-site.
- Join the Fun: Registration Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $0. Race Day Sign-up: $5.
- Refund policy: No refunds but may send a substitute.
- Thank you: for your support!
🏆 Awards
Special award to the top overall finisher in each category as per below:
- 5 mile Run
- 5 mile Walk
- 2.5 mile Run
- 2.5 mile Walk
- 1.25 mile Run
- 1.25 mile Walk
⚠️ Important Notes
- Weather: Event will happen rain or shine.
- Pets: Please no dogs or other pets other than service animals.
- Prohibited items: Bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are prohibited.
- Course info: The course incorporates both paved surfaces and trails. Please wear proper footwear and be aware of terrain.
🔗 Register Here
To register for the event, please visit this link.