Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Crown Point, Indiana
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk, a festive event set to take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful Crown Point, Lake. Kicking off at 8 AM from the Lake County Fairgrounds, this new holiday tradition is perfect for families and friends looking to embrace the spirit of the season while staying active. Participants can choose between a chip-timed 5K or a non-timed 2K, making it an event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Get ready for a morning filled with excitement, including live music, a costume contest, and delicious donuts waiting for you at the finish line! The first 800 registrants will receive finisher medals, ensuring that everyone takes home a piece of this memorable day. With a flat and fast course, you’re sure to enjoy the scenic streets of Crown Point as you make new holiday memories. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event that supports local food pantries and brings the community together. Be part of the Flying Turkey Run and make this Thanksgiving truly special!
Get ready for a morning filled with excitement, including live music, a costume contest, and delicious donuts waiting for you at the finish line! The first 800 registrants will receive finisher medals, ensuring that everyone takes home a piece of this memorable day. With a flat and fast course, you’re sure to enjoy the scenic streets of Crown Point as you make new holiday memories. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event that supports local food pantries and brings the community together. Be part of the Flying Turkey Run and make this Thanksgiving truly special!
Organiser's Description
ALL NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION IN CROWN POINT! THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 23RD, 8 AM IN CROWN POINT.
FLYING TURKEY 5K/2K RUN/WALK | HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
THANKSGIVING DAY, THURSDAY, NOV. 27TH, 8 AM (6:30 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 800 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 AND VISIT WITH GLINDA & ELPHABA.
7:30 AM - COSTUME CONTEST & NATIONAL ANTHEM.
8:00 AM - 5K RACE STARTS
8:05 AM - 2K STARTS
8:45 AM - GLINDA & ELPHABA PERFORM.
9:00ISH - FIRST 5K MEDALS & RACE AWARD MEDALS PRESENTED.
COST: TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED ADULTS: $30. KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 ARE FREE.
SHIRTS AVAILABLE BY DJ AFTER THE RACE FOR $16 EACH.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
TUESDAY, NOV. 25TH, 5-6 PM, METHODIST CHURCH AT 352 S. MAIN
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26TH, 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 IS TWICE AROUND THE LAKE
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. 27TH, 8 AM (6:30 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 800 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 AND VISIT WITH GLINDA & ELPHABA.
7:30 AM - COSTUME CONTEST & NATIONAL ANTHEM.
8:00 AM - 5K RACE STARTS
8:05 AM - 2K STARTS
8:45 AM - GLINDA & ELPHABA PERFORM.
9:00ISH - FIRST 5K MEDALS & RACE AWARD MEDALS PRESENTED.
COST: TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED ADULTS: $30. KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 ARE FREE.
SHIRTS AVAILABLE BY DJ AFTER THE RACE FOR $16 EACH.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
TUESDAY, NOV. 25TH, 5-6 PM, METHODIST CHURCH AT 352 S. MAIN
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26TH, 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 IS TWICE AROUND THE LAKE
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]
Races
-
Timed 5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Non-Timed 2K Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
CLOSED
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Lake Co. Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, 46307, IN, United States
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