Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Crown Point, Indiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the fun at the Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful Crown Point, Lake! This exciting event, inspired by the classic WKRP in Cincinnati episode, is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. Gather your friends and family for a day filled with fitness, festivities, and community spirit. Participants can choose between a chip-timed 5K and a non-timed 2K, with the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM and the 2K following shortly after at 8:05 AM.
The first 600 registrants will receive finisher medals, and there will be delicious donuts and live music to enjoy after the races! Don’t forget to dress up for the best costume contest, with all proceeds supporting local food pantries. Enjoy a scenic course that winds through the streets of Crown Point, with the 2K taking you on a delightful loop around the lake. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking to walk together, this event promises to be a memorable holiday tradition!
The first 600 registrants will receive finisher medals, and there will be delicious donuts and live music to enjoy after the races! Don’t forget to dress up for the best costume contest, with all proceeds supporting local food pantries. Enjoy a scenic course that winds through the streets of Crown Point, with the 2K taking you on a delightful loop around the lake. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking to walk together, this event promises to be a memorable holiday tradition!
Organiser's Description
"AS GOD AS MY WITNESS, I THOUGHT TURKEYS COULD FLY!" ~ WKRP
THIS CLASSIC TELEVISION EPISODE INSPIRES OUR FLYING TURKEY 5K! BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND START YOUR NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION IN CROWN POINT! YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR FIRST 600 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. MARKET BEGINS
7:30 AM - COSTUME CONTEST & NATIONAL ANTHEM.
8:00 AM - 5K RACE STARTS
8:05 AM - 2K STARTS
9:00ISH - FIRST 5K MEDALS PRESENTED, DAVID RALSTON AWARDS & RACE AWARDS
COURSE: ALL NEW 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.
COST THRU 11/26: TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED ADULTS: $25. KIDS 3-12: $20. EVENT DAY: $30. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 11/17 & NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. UNDER 3 IS FREE. STROLLERS WELCOME.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, 5-7PM IN THE INDUSTRIAL BLDG AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
RACE DAY PICKUP: 6:45- 7:45 AM BEFORE THE EVENT.
RACE AWARDS: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AND TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP
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]
THIS CLASSIC TELEVISION EPISODE INSPIRES OUR FLYING TURKEY 5K! BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND START YOUR NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION IN CROWN POINT! YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR FIRST 600 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. MARKET BEGINS
7:30 AM - COSTUME CONTEST & NATIONAL ANTHEM.
8:00 AM - 5K RACE STARTS
8:05 AM - 2K STARTS
9:00ISH - FIRST 5K MEDALS PRESENTED, DAVID RALSTON AWARDS & RACE AWARDS
COURSE: ALL NEW 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.
COST THRU 11/26: TIMED 5K & NON-TIMED ADULTS: $25. KIDS 3-12: $20. EVENT DAY: $30. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 11/17 & NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. UNDER 3 IS FREE. STROLLERS WELCOME.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, 5-7PM IN THE INDUSTRIAL BLDG AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
RACE DAY PICKUP: 6:45- 7:45 AM BEFORE THE EVENT.
RACE AWARDS: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AND TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP
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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