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Tails on the Trails at Triangle Hills 5K and 2K Dog Run/Walk and Fun Fest

Date:
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
3838 W 141st Ave
Lake County, Indiana
46307
United States
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Links:
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2k 5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

Join New Leash On Life, a 501(c)(3) organization, a no-kill pet adoption and resource center currently in development for Crown Point, Indiana, Saturday, June 6th for our inaugural 5K and 2K Dog Run/Walk! Our event is open to not only families, but their dogs as well! Even if your pooch is more of a couch potato than an athlete, we will have a curated vendor area to explore as well as food vendors, contests, and demonstrations! For families, the thrilling Y Climbing Tower will be open for anyone adventurous at heart.

Our fun run is open to anyone with or without their pets! The course trails through the beautiful YMCA Camp Triangle Hills and will offer plenty of sights (and smells!) for our two-legged and four-legged participants. We encourage those with participating pets to take their time and enjoy the trails!

5K Race start- 9AM

2K Run/Walk start- 9:10AM

Price to register

$30 5K on or before 5/6 - $35 after

$25 2K on or before 5/6 - $30 after

Registration Includes:

  • Tails on the Trails race t-shirt*

  • Tails on the Trails finisher medal*

  • Dog medal charm*

  • Race swag bag

  • Chip timed race bib**

  • Finish line treats for pups!

*T-shirt and medals not guaranteed past May 6th

**5K race only

Awards (for 5K participants)

Age Group Awards:

Top (1) Overall Male and Female

Top (3) in Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

Awards (for 5K and 2K participants)

Biggest dog finisher

Smallest dog finisher

Pre-race packet pick up:

June 5th: 4-7PM

Location: Berkshire Hathaway Executive Realty, 1201 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307

(across from Jewel/Osco)

Onsite packet pick up:

June 6th: 7:30-8:30AM

Location: YMCA Camp Triangle Hills & Retreat Center, 3838 W 141st Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307

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