Hub City Half and 5K
Crown Point, Indiana, United States
Sep, 2027 (TBD)
5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
You are spoilt for choice for races here, as Hometown Happenings hosts the Hub City Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 20 Mile and 5K Run at Sauerman Woods in Crown Point, IN. This out and back, chip timed 13.1 mile race and 5K race will wind through some of the city's finest residential neighborhoods, touting some of the nostalgic history and legendary visitors of this small, home town city. Marathoners will run the half marathon course twice, while there will be a turnaround point marked out for the 20 Mile runners.
Included in the entry fee for the all half marathon participants is a Hub City Half Marathon Finishers Medal. . Awards will be given to top overall, top master (40+) & top 3 finishers in each age group. Water, Gatorade and Powerbar gels will be offered at stations along the course.
The race finishes with refreshments and live music. Participants can also register as part of a charity.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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