Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
About this race
CALUMET PARK CEMETERY'S
9th Annual 5K Walk/Run
2305 West 73rd Avenue (corner of 73rd and Taft)
Merrillville, IN. 46410
WALK/RUN FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Check in at 7:00 a.m.
Event starting time at 8:00 a.m.
Pre-registration fee - $25
Race Day registration fee - $30
Awards:
Awards will be presented to the top overall male, top overall female, top male 40 and over, top female 40 and over, and the top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age categories: 8 and under, 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+. Awards will also be presented to the top Clydesdale (Men 210 LBS and over) and top Athena (Women 170 LBS and over) for those participants that choose to participate in this category. Those who choose to participate in the Clydesdale/Athena category are not elIgible for overall and age group awards.
Guest Speaker: TBD
Go to www.runsignup.com to register or call 219-769-8803 for info.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Race takes place in a beautiful setting that includes hills and lakes. Runners will not have to run on any public roads. Exciting race in an environment that closes all roads to motorized vehicles for participants. Registrations will be accepted the morning of the race for a fee of $30.00. $1.00 discount for Calumet Region Striders. Please register prior to event if possible!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Merrillville.
About Merrillville
Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run takes place in Merrillville, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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