2026 Beecher Freedom 5K Run/Walk

TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE FAQ:

• What races are included? Hub Run (April 11), Brickyard Run (June 27), Run for the Hills (Oct 10)

• Age Discounts for Triple Crown Challenge? The system will not allow it and it's cheaper to sign-up kids for the individual races :-)

• Must be the same runner for all races? Yes, permits the same runner one entry to the Hub Run, the Brickyard Run and Run for the Hills race. You got this!

• When do I get my shirts/bibs? Shirts and Bibs will be distributed at each individual race packet pick-up. We love to see your face :-)

• Refunds? Like all of our races, no refunds will be issued if a runner is unable to run a race. The proceeds go to support the YMCA Income-Based Scholarship, so you're doing a good thing...even if you miss one of the races :-) All payments are final.

Hub Run Packet Pickup:

PRE-RACE: For your convenience, you may pick up your race shirt on Friday, April 10th from 2-6:00pm at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA.

RACE DAY: Registration and packet pick up at Bulldog Park on Saturday, April 11th from 7:00am-8:30am.

RACE LOCATION:

Bulldog Park at 183 S. West St.

*Note all roads along course will be closed at 8:45am until race is over.

SHIRTS

To guarantee a shirt, register by March 22. After March 22, we will not guarantee your shirt. Registration ends at 8:30am SHARP on April 11!

AWARDS

Award ceremony will immediately follow the race. Awards given to Top Female and Male Overall, Top Male Masters and Female Masters (over 40 years old); first, second & third place finishers in each age division, Athena, and Clydesdale for the 5K run. (Runners that choose to participate in the Clydesdale and Athena division are not eligible for overall and age group awards.) AWARD GIVEN TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS!

AWARDS

Awards can be picked up at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA starting Monday, April 13 and will be held for a month after race day. Awards given to Top Female and Male Overall; Top Male Masters and Top Female Masters ( 40 years of age or older) and first, second & third place finishers in each age division: 0-8, 9-11, 12-14,15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+. Awards will also be presented to the Top Athena (Female 170 LBS+) & Top Clydesdale (Male 210 LBS+ ) for the 5K run (Participants choosing to compete in the Clydesdale/Athena categories are not eligible for overall, masters, or age division awards).

AWARD GIVEN TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS!

The Illiana Christian Pancake Pacer 5k is a great run benefiting the Illiana Christian Athletics Department. All proceeds go towards new uniforms and additional equipment for our athletic programs. The race begins and ends at Midwest Ice Arena (10600 White Oak Ave, Dyer, IN 46311). Following the race, each runner is invited to Illiana Christian High School where a free pancake breakfast will be provided to all runners. Here, winners will be announced and given medals for the following age groups: 19U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. Every registered runner will receive an Illiana personalized backpack. Any questions may be sent to ddeboer@illianachristian.org.

Join us for the Run Like a Mother 5K/2K on Sunday, May 10th, 8 am, Lake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN.

Event Includes:

• Finisher Medal for First 600 signed up!

• FREE adult drink afterwards.

• FREE entry ($5) to Hometown Mother's Day Market. Treat Mom & SHOP unique & handmade items. Enjoy great food, specialty drinks, live music & bounce houses for kids!

• Race Award Medals for Top Overall & Top 3 in each Age Group include

• Supports St. Jude House & Emberly's Smiles.

Prizes & Giveaways!

• "Best Costume" WINS a $50 gift card to Fleet Feet Schererville!

• "Best Decorated Stroller” WINS a $50 gift card to Trek Schererville

• WIN Running Shoes from Fleet Feet Schererville! All moms are automatically entered. Extra entry if you are doing your First 5K!

• WIN a $50 Gift Card to Fleet Feet Schererville! To enter, find a wristband hidden in the store.

Timeline:

6:30a - 7:30a - Sign-In/Registration

7:30a– 10:30a – Live Music with LeAnn Stutler Music

7:30a - Best Costume & Stroller Contests

7:40a - National Anthem & Flag Presentation

7:45a - Basecamp Fitness leads pre-race warmup!

8:00a - 5K/2K starts

9:00a - 2:00p - Hometown Mother's Day Market opens!

** After race, grab your adult drink.

9:00a - Winners of shoes & gift cards to Fleet Feet Schererville. Checks Presented. First 5K & Race Awards!

10:00a - Basecamp Fitness donation class for St. Jude House.

10:00a – 12:00 noon - Bluey & Bingo visit guests & perform!

11:00 – 1:30p – Live Music with Eli Hernandez

COST: 5K: $30 Adults. Non-timed 2K & Kids 3-12: $25. Under 3 is free. Shirts extra $16 thru April 27th & not included in entry. Strollers welcome.

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

2 EARLY Packet Pickups - Pick up for others of have others pick up for you.

• Thursday, May 7th, 5-7p, Fleet Feet Schererville. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!

• Friday, May 8th, 5-6p, First United Methodist, 352 S. Main in Crown Point.

The COURSE: Map will be posted here. The course will follows the Flying Turkey course from last November - flat with less congestion! 2K will be twice around the Lake.

RACE AWARDS: Top Overall, Top Master (40+), Clydesdale (Men 210+ lbs), Athena (Women 170+ lbs), Top Three finishers in each age group. Age divisions: 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+

Please note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also cannot transfer your registration after May 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 Tim@yourhometownevents.com

Be a SUPERHERO! and help fight the effects of child abuse in Lake County. Our 5K is Family Friendly and strollers are welcomed. Held at Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN. Check in at Shelter #1 from 8:30-8:50am. 5K Run starts 9:00 am, walkers and strollers start at 9:05 am. T-shirt (if registered by April 20) and race bib pick up will be at Shelter #1 morning of race.

Registration fee is $35 if registered by May 15. Registration fee is $40 day of race. Registration fee includes a t-shirt if registered by April 20 (only adult sizes available), and the registration fee is tax deductible!!

There will be awards for the overall male and overall female.

Three best dressed superheroes will receive a prize. 5k participants will get to vote on the winners!

All proceeds will go to benefit Royal Family Kids' Camp #270 and Kingdom Youth Camp, Merrillville. Royal Family Kids' Camp and Kingdom Youth Camp is a free week of camp for children ages 7-16 in the Lake County Foster System. For more information contact jcalder12@gmail.com.

NO REFUNDS. Superheroes run rain or shine!

In the 1980's the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club held their annual progressive marathon by adding up four separate "races" with the Park Forest Scenic 10 to have a Marathon time.

In keeping with that tradition, we will be hosting a series of "races" at the Vollmer Trails, then adding those times to your finish time at the Flossmoor Hidden Gem Half Marathon.

Come to the Flossmoor Entrance of the Vollmer Trail and run a 3.275 mile race four times.

Dates will be published soon.

After the Hidden Gem, we will tabulate the results and award the top three finishers. If there are enough participants, we will award age group awards.