Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Crown Point, Indiana
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Join the excitement at the inaugural Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2026, in beautiful Crown Point, Lake! This festive event kicks off at 8 AM, with early sign-in starting at 6:45 AM at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday, there’s something for everyone. Choose between the chip-timed 5K or the non-timed 2K, and enjoy a flat and fast course through the charming streets of Crown Point.
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a community-focused atmosphere featuring live music, delicious donuts, and a best costume contest supporting local food pantries. The first 500 participants to sign up will receive finisher medals, making this a perfect way to create new holiday traditions with family and friends. So lace up your running shoes, bring your loved ones, and don’t miss this chance to work up an appetite before the feast!
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a community-focused atmosphere featuring live music, delicious donuts, and a best costume contest supporting local food pantries. The first 500 participants to sign up will receive finisher medals, making this a perfect way to create new holiday traditions with family and friends. So lace up your running shoes, bring your loved ones, and don’t miss this chance to work up an appetite before the feast!
Organiser's Description
ALL NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION IN CROWN POINT! THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 26TH, 8 AM IN CROWN POINT.
FLYING TURKEY 5K/2K RUN/WALK | HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
THANKSGIVING DAY, THURSDAY, NOV. 26TH, 8 AM (6:45 AM SIGN-IN)
LEAVING FROM LAKE CO. FAIRGROUNDS
_"AS GOD AS MY WITNESS, I THOUGHT TURKEYS COULD FLY!" ~ WKRP_
YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR FIRST 500 TO SIGN UP!
CHIP TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED 5K/2K
DONUTS & LIVE MUSIC AFTERWARDS!
BEST COSTUME CONTESTS
SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
TIMELINE:
6:45 AM - SIGN IN/CHECK IN.
7:15 AM - LIVE MUSIC.
7:30 AM - COSTUME CONTEST & NATIONAL ANTHEM.
8:00 AM - 5K RACE STARTS
8:05 AM - 2K STARTS
9:00ISH - FIRST 5K MEDALS & RACE AWARD MEDALS PRESENTED.
COST: TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED ADULTS: $30. KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 ARE AVAILABLE THRU NOV. 16TH.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
TUESDAY, NOV. 24TH, 5-6 PM, METHODIST CHURCH AT 352 S. MAIN
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25TH, 5-7PM IN THE INDUSTRIAL BLDG AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
RACE DAY PICKUP: 6:45 - 7:45 AM BEFORE THE EVENT.
COURSE: FLAT & FAST 5K COURSE ON CROWN POINT STREETS! 2K COURSE STAYS INSIDE THE PARK
SUGGESTED TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR (19 MIN PACE) FOR THE 5K. THIS HELPS US TO NOT TIE UP THE ROADS FOR TOO LONG. IF YOUR PACE IS SLOWER THAN 19 MINUTES, PLEASE CONSIDER MOVING TO THE 2K OPTION.
ARE DOGS & STROLLERS ALLOWED? DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE BUT NOT IN THE BUILDING. DOGS SHOULD BE CURRENT ON THEIR SHOTS, ON NON-RETRACTABLE LEASHES, BE FRIENDLY TO OTHER DOGS & PEOPLE, AND SHOULD BE WATCHED AT ALL TIMES.
STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED BUT PLEASE WATCH FOR OTHER RUNNERS
RACE AWARDS: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE. TOP MASTERS MALE & FEMALE. TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CANNOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER RUN.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT [email protected]
FLYING TURKEY 5K/2K RUN/WALK | HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
THANKSGIVING DAY, THURSDAY, NOV. 26TH, 8 AM (6:45 AM SIGN-IN)
LEAVING FROM LAKE CO. FAIRGROUNDS
_"AS GOD AS MY WITNESS, I THOUGHT TURKEYS COULD FLY!" ~ WKRP_
YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR FIRST 500 TO SIGN UP!
CHIP TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED 5K/2K
DONUTS & LIVE MUSIC AFTERWARDS!
BEST COSTUME CONTESTS
SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
TIMELINE:
6:45 AM - SIGN IN/CHECK IN.
7:15 AM - LIVE MUSIC.
7:30 AM - COSTUME CONTEST & NATIONAL ANTHEM.
8:00 AM - 5K RACE STARTS
8:05 AM - 2K STARTS
9:00ISH - FIRST 5K MEDALS & RACE AWARD MEDALS PRESENTED.
COST: TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED ADULTS: $30. KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 ARE AVAILABLE THRU NOV. 16TH.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
TUESDAY, NOV. 24TH, 5-6 PM, METHODIST CHURCH AT 352 S. MAIN
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25TH, 5-7PM IN THE INDUSTRIAL BLDG AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
RACE DAY PICKUP: 6:45 - 7:45 AM BEFORE THE EVENT.
COURSE: FLAT & FAST 5K COURSE ON CROWN POINT STREETS! 2K COURSE STAYS INSIDE THE PARK
SUGGESTED TIME LIMIT: 1 HOUR (19 MIN PACE) FOR THE 5K. THIS HELPS US TO NOT TIE UP THE ROADS FOR TOO LONG. IF YOUR PACE IS SLOWER THAN 19 MINUTES, PLEASE CONSIDER MOVING TO THE 2K OPTION.
ARE DOGS & STROLLERS ALLOWED? DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE BUT NOT IN THE BUILDING. DOGS SHOULD BE CURRENT ON THEIR SHOTS, ON NON-RETRACTABLE LEASHES, BE FRIENDLY TO OTHER DOGS & PEOPLE, AND SHOULD BE WATCHED AT ALL TIMES.
STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED BUT PLEASE WATCH FOR OTHER RUNNERS
RACE AWARDS: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE. TOP MASTERS MALE & FEMALE. TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CANNOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER RUN.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT [email protected]
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