3 events in Lake County, Indiana

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Tails on the Trails at Triangle Hills 5K and 2K Dog Run/Walk and Fun Fest [newleashcp.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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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...

  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

  2k 5k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

  3838 W 141st Ave, Lake County, Indiana, 46307, United States
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• Lowell Labor Day Weekend 5K [t-cef.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  LOWELL LABOR DAY WEEKEND 5K

  BRING and DONATE your USED RUNNING and WALKING SHOES to CALUMET REGION STRIDERS ON-SITE TENT

  early registration June thru August 14 = $25 after August 14 = $30 youth 14...

  LOWELL LABOR DAY WEEKEND 5K

  BRING and DONATE your USED RUNNING and WALKING SHOES to CALUMET REGION STRIDERS ON-SITE TENT

  early registration June thru August 14 = $25 after August 14 = $30 youth 14 and under = always $10

  ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE, 2026

  Run or walk 3.1 miles to support the Tri-Creek Education Foundation

  Saturday, September 5, 2026

  8:00 a.m. start

  Registration ~ 6:30-7:30 a.m.

  Ample parking and facilities available on site

  Awards and door prizes presented immediately following race completion. Winners must be present.

  Must be present to

  Awards presented to:

  • Top overall male and female finishers

  • Top male and female masters

  • Top three finishers in each age division: 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+, Athena and Clydesdale

  Race Fees:

  YOUTH (14 yrs & younger) ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14, 2026 - $10 t-shirt - $12 YS-YXL if ordered before August 14th

  ADULT (15 yrs & older) ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14, 2026 - $25 t-shirt - $16 S-XXL $17 XXXL $18 XXXXL if ordered before August 14th

  AFTER AUGUST 14, 2026 - $30 Adult (15 yrs & older) $10 Youth - No increase after August 14th for Youth, but t-shirt unavailable.

  T-shirts guaranteed if ordered and paid for by August 14, 2026 - 4pm via USPS or 11:59pm online

  MUST REGISTER ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14th TO ORDER A T-SHIRT.

  $2 club discount to Calumet Region Striders members

  There are no refunds.

  THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS and DONORS

  • Dr. Leonard Anglis, DDS

  • Austgen Properties

  • GWE Painting

  • Gibraltar Design

  • Moon Island Farms

  • The Skillman Corporation

  • World Insurance Associates

  • Athletico - Lowell

  • A/E Electric

  • Affordable Garage Door, Inc.

  • Centier Bank

  • Hopper Building Supply, Inc.

  • Lewis & Kappes

  • Ruim Equipment

  • Saco Industries

  • Tech Credit Union

  • @properties, Lisa Thompson Group

  • Brown & Associates CPA, Inc.

  • Cedar Creek Health Campus

  • DeMotte State Bank

  • Fusion Home Furnishings

  • Hirata's Lowell Body Shop and Motorsports

  • JR's Custom Cabinets, Inc.

  • Katie Kimbrell & Family

  • Langen Realty/Premier Group, Inc.

  • McColly Real Estate, Lisa Grady

  • McColly Real Estate, Dennis Keithley

  • McDonald's Umfleet Family Restaurants - Hebron & Rensselaer

  • MiRanchito

  • NWI Mobile & Self Storage

  • Pulver Dental Care

  • Sheets Funeral Home

  • Sickinger's Jewelry

  • Super Cuts - Lowell

  • TWPeterson Law Office

  • US Aggregates

  • Wink Eye Care - Lowell

  • Class Cuts

  • George's Family Restaurant

  • Grady All Seasons Landscape & Design

  • Lowell Carpet & Coverings

  • Lump Insurance dba NOVA Group

  • Ronson Equipment Co.

  • Hawthorne Arbor of Gleaners

  • PepsiCo

  • UPS - Lowell

  • Koz's Quality Printing

  • Pilot/Flying J

  • Loven Oven

  • Downtown Hair Studio

  • Casey's General Store

  • Fleet Feet

  • Plum Grove

  • Purple Door

  • Albanese Candy Factory

  • Anytime Fitness

  • McDonald's - Lowell

  • Strack & VanTil

  • Lowell True Value

  • Spring Run Farm

  • Costco

  • Lighthouse Restaurant

  • Portillo's

  • Aunt Nae's

  • White Sox

  • Gordon Food Service

  • Hair Shaak

  • McVey's Restaurant

  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  195 West Oakley Avenue, Lake County, Indiana, 46356, United States
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• 4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K [crymca.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  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...

  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 sjohnson@crymca.org and Bri Bass, at bbass@crymca.org.

  PARKING - On-Site

  2k 5k Run

  3838 W 141st Ave, Lake County, Indiana, 46307, United States
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