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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
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.
ABOUT:
Run For The Hills 2K & 5K takes place on a closed-course and loops through the beautiful and hilly 144-acre property at Camp Triangle Hills of Crossroads YMCA. Run For the Hills is part of Crossroads YMCA's Fall Fest and runners & families can stay after the race to engage in FREE activities such as rock climbing, high ropes course, archery, tractor rides, petting zoo, fishing, pumpkin launching and more!
Race Day Registration and Check-In: 630AM-730AM
5K Start: 8:00 am SHARP!
2k Start: at 8:05 am (untimed)
COST:
5K is $30 (11 & up); $15 (10 & Under). *Price increase after September 10th
2k is $20 (11 & up); $10 (10 & Under) *Price increase after September 10th
Shirt not guaranteed if registered after September 10th
5K AGE/WEIGHT 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, 75-80, 80+ Masters (40 and over for Male & Female)
Overall (Male & Female)
Participants can also choose to participate in the Athena (Women 170 LBS+) and Clydesdale (Men 210 LBS+) division. Participants in this division are not eligible for Overall, Master, or Age Group awards.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.
START/FINISH LINE & RACE RESULTS (5K ONLY)
Computerized “On the Bib” timing by T & H Timing will be used to increase the accuracy and speed of results with less hassle to race participants.
INFORMATION
Race registration information can be found at Run For The Hills (crymca.org) or by contacting the Race Directors, Sarah Johnson, at [email protected] and Bri Bass, at [email protected].
PARKING - On-Site