Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location GASTON, Indiana
- Price $16.90 - $20.08
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of health and community spirit at the Gaston Lions Club 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 2, 2025! This vibrant event will kick off at 7:00 AM with registration at Wes-Del Elementary School, located at 500 East Jackson Street in Gaston, Delaware. After a brief meeting at 8:00 AM, participants will set off on a scenic route starting at 8:30 AM that winds through the charming town of Gaston, culminating at the beautiful Gaston Lions Club Park.
Runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy the mostly flat course, perfect for achieving personal bests, while water stations and enthusiastic volunteers ensure a memorable experience. With awards for the top finishers in eleven age categories and exciting door prizes, there’s something for everyone! Plus, the fun continues with a FREE Kids Fun Run at approximately 9:15 AM, where every child will receive an award. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community camaraderie at the 22nd Annual Gaston Lions Club 5K Run/Walk!
Runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy the mostly flat course, perfect for achieving personal bests, while water stations and enthusiastic volunteers ensure a memorable experience. With awards for the top finishers in eleven age categories and exciting door prizes, there’s something for everyone! Plus, the fun continues with a FREE Kids Fun Run at approximately 9:15 AM, where every child will receive an award. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community camaraderie at the 22nd Annual Gaston Lions Club 5K Run/Walk!
Organiser's Description
GASTON LIONS CLUB TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL 5K RUN AND WALK
The GASTON LIONS CLUB 5K RUN/WALK will start with registration at the Wes-Del Elementary School at 500 East Jackson Street, Gaston, IN 47342 at 7:00 AM on SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025. After registration is closed at 8:00 AM, a meeting will be held for participants and then everyone will precede to the starting line. The race will start promptly at 8:30 AM in the Town of Gaston and finish at the Gaston Lions Club Park.
Those needing a shuttle prior to the race, must register by 7:30 AM to drop off a vehicle at the Gaston Lions Club Park and be shuttled back to the starting line. A shuttle will also be provided back to the Town of Gaston, if needed, after the race.
The course will start on the corner of South Washington and Vine Streets, continue through the town of Gaston, south on the Cardinal Greenway, east onto Country Road 750 N, north on County Road 450 W and end at the Gaston Lions Club Park, 7449 W. CR 850 N. The course is mostly flat, with many straight sections so is conducive to recording good times.
Link to Map Online: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2909178?units=miles
Each turn on the route will be manned by a Gaston Lions Club Member or police officer to ensure participants stay on the correct route. Mile markers will be placed each half mile on the route on the side of the trail or road, but not directly on the trail surface. One or two water stations will be provided on the course, depending on the temperature on race day. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the finish line. Awards will be given to the Top three finishers in each of the eleven age groups for male and female and the overall male and female run winners. There will be LOTS of DOOR PRIZES! All preregistered runners and walkers will receive a T-shirt. Race day shirts may be limited.
Age groups for both male and female are: 12 & Under,13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66-69, 70-75 and 76 & over.
A FREE KIDS FUN RUN will be held at the Gaston Lions Club Park after the 5K Run is complete at about 9:15 AM. The KIDS FUN RUN is a distance of about a quarter mile. All Kids participating in the Fun Run will receive an award.
The GASTON LIONS CLUB 5K RUN/WALK will start with registration at the Wes-Del Elementary School at 500 East Jackson Street, Gaston, IN 47342 at 7:00 AM on SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025. After registration is closed at 8:00 AM, a meeting will be held for participants and then everyone will precede to the starting line. The race will start promptly at 8:30 AM in the Town of Gaston and finish at the Gaston Lions Club Park.
Those needing a shuttle prior to the race, must register by 7:30 AM to drop off a vehicle at the Gaston Lions Club Park and be shuttled back to the starting line. A shuttle will also be provided back to the Town of Gaston, if needed, after the race.
The course will start on the corner of South Washington and Vine Streets, continue through the town of Gaston, south on the Cardinal Greenway, east onto Country Road 750 N, north on County Road 450 W and end at the Gaston Lions Club Park, 7449 W. CR 850 N. The course is mostly flat, with many straight sections so is conducive to recording good times.
Link to Map Online: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2909178?units=miles
Each turn on the route will be manned by a Gaston Lions Club Member or police officer to ensure participants stay on the correct route. Mile markers will be placed each half mile on the route on the side of the trail or road, but not directly on the trail surface. One or two water stations will be provided on the course, depending on the temperature on race day. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the finish line. Awards will be given to the Top three finishers in each of the eleven age groups for male and female and the overall male and female run winners. There will be LOTS of DOOR PRIZES! All preregistered runners and walkers will receive a T-shirt. Race day shirts may be limited.
Age groups for both male and female are: 12 & Under,13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66-69, 70-75 and 76 & over.
A FREE KIDS FUN RUN will be held at the Gaston Lions Club Park after the 5K Run is complete at about 9:15 AM. The KIDS FUN RUN is a distance of about a quarter mile. All Kids participating in the Fun Run will receive an award.
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