Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Gary, Indiana
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at the stunning Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana! This engaging event not only promises a fun-filled day for the whole family but also supports a noble cause. Participants will run or walk along the beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront, making it a perfect way to enjoy the last days of summer while promoting health and well-being in our community.
As medical students from Indiana University School of Medicine, we are passionate about addressing food insecurity in Northwest Indiana. The Go for Gary 5k aims to raise essential funds and food for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, helping the 100,000 individuals facing hunger in Lake and Porter Counties. Check-in starts at 8:00 am CST, and the race kicks off at 9:00 am CST. Everyone is invited to participate in this charitable event, so gather your friends and family for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
As medical students from Indiana University School of Medicine, we are passionate about addressing food insecurity in Northwest Indiana. The Go for Gary 5k aims to raise essential funds and food for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, helping the 100,000 individuals facing hunger in Lake and Porter Counties. Check-in starts at 8:00 am CST, and the race kicks off at 9:00 am CST. Everyone is invited to participate in this charitable event, so gather your friends and family for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
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Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run
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Please REGISTER and/or DONATE at this link https://secure.qgiv.com/event/goforgary5k/ so we can keep track of our participants!
We are medical students at INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE with a vested interest in the well-being of our Northwest Indiana community. Health is complex and involves more than just medicine; healthy living is rooted in our everyday habits, especially in what we eat and how much we eat. Every day, members of our community struggle to put healthy food on the table. This is why we paired with the FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA to assist food-insecure families. Together, we are coordinating the food drive charity event GO FOR GARY 5K: FAMILY FUN RUN.
OUR ABILITY TO HELP THE 100,000 INDIVIDUALS FACING HUNGER IN LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES depends on the generosity and support of people like you: community members, neighbors, and friends. We are raising money and food to help those who need it. You can play an integral role in this mission through your donation and participation.
Our fundraising deadline will culminate in our fourth annual 5k run/walk. The trail follows the beautiful Marquette Park area, which sits along the Lake Michigan beachfront. We welcome everyone in our NWI community to join us in celebrating the mission of this charity and enjoying the end of summer.
DATE: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
LOCATION: Marquette Park, at 1 North Grand Boulevard Gary, IN 46403
TIME: Check-in 8:00 am CST; Run starts at 9:00 am CST
We are medical students at INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE with a vested interest in the well-being of our Northwest Indiana community. Health is complex and involves more than just medicine; healthy living is rooted in our everyday habits, especially in what we eat and how much we eat. Every day, members of our community struggle to put healthy food on the table. This is why we paired with the FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA to assist food-insecure families. Together, we are coordinating the food drive charity event GO FOR GARY 5K: FAMILY FUN RUN.
OUR ABILITY TO HELP THE 100,000 INDIVIDUALS FACING HUNGER IN LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES depends on the generosity and support of people like you: community members, neighbors, and friends. We are raising money and food to help those who need it. You can play an integral role in this mission through your donation and participation.
Our fundraising deadline will culminate in our fourth annual 5k run/walk. The trail follows the beautiful Marquette Park area, which sits along the Lake Michigan beachfront. We welcome everyone in our NWI community to join us in celebrating the mission of this charity and enjoying the end of summer.
DATE: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
LOCATION: Marquette Park, at 1 North Grand Boulevard Gary, IN 46403
TIME: Check-in 8:00 am CST; Run starts at 9:00 am CST
Location
Marquette Park, 1 North Grand Boulevard, Gary, 46403, IN, United States
Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run
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