Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K

Hub City Races Overview

Home of THREE Guinness World Records and located in Northwest Indiana, the Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K is a chip timed, out and back flat course that begins and ends in a scenic, wooded park & travels along the streets of historic Crown Point.

Special Features

• Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for the first 400 participants signed up.
• Chip Timed Race: You will cross mats at start & finish. USATF certified Half marathon: 10K & 5K are not certified.
• Race Awards: Awards for Half, 10K & 5K for Top Overall, Top Master (40+) & Top 3 in each age group.
• Water Stops: Water & Gatorade available at multiple stops. Enjoy Carriage Court Pizza after! Music at the start & along the course.

Timeline

• 6:30 am: Registration/Sign In.
• 7:20 am: National Anthem & Remarks.
• 7:30 am: Half Marathon starts.
• 7:45 am: 10K starts: 8:00 am: 5K starts.

Race Awards

Awards will be held after the last finishers of the 5Ks & 10Ks. A rolling awards ceremony for the Half marathon will begin as the results come in.

Course Details

A chip start for the Half, 10K & 5K (you will cross mats at start & finish), timed race on the streets of scenic Crown Point, IN. All races are an out and back course. Starts and finishes in Lake Co. Fairgrounds.

Water Stations

There are 4 water stops, you will pass them 8 times along the out & back course. You will pass them 4 times on your way to the turnaround and 4 times again on your way back to the Finish. The stops will have water, Gatorade, gels & volunteers cheering you on!

Restrooms/Port-A-Potties

There are 3 restrooms/port-a-potties you will pass 6 times along the out & back course. Just like the water stops, you will pass 3 facilities on the way to the turnaround and again on your way back to the Finish line.

Race Conditions

• Time Limit: 3 1/2 hour time limit for Half marathon (16:00min pace).
• If you are unable to maintain that pace, please consider doing the 10K as we will need to re-open the streets for normal traffic.

Cost

• Half: $50.
• 10K: $35.
• 5K: $30. Kids 12 & under: $25. Under 3 are free.
• Shirts: Extra $16 until 9/1.

Incentives

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

Packet Pick Up

This will occur from 6:30 - 7:40 am before the event.

Race Awards Categories

Top Overall, Top Master (40+), Clydesdale (Men 210+ lbs), Athena (Women 170+ lbs), Top Three finishers in each age group. Age divisions are: 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+. Award divisions for 10K will vary based on the number of participants.

Additional Notes

Please note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also cannot transfer your registration after September 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 tfealy@sbcglobal.net

Race Link

For more information, visit the race page: Hub City Races.