Go for Gary 5k: Family Fun Run
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Gary, Indiana
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Go for Gary 5K: Family Fun Run on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the picturesque Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana! This exciting event not only promotes healthy living but also supports a vital cause—helping food-insecure families in our Northwest Indiana community. As medical students from Indiana University School of Medicine, we believe that good health extends beyond medicine and is rooted in our daily habits, including nutrition.
The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9:00 AM CST, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM CST. The scenic route along the beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront is the perfect backdrop for this family-friendly event. Gather your friends and family to celebrate the end of summer while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing hunger. Every participant and donation helps us support the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in their mission to assist over 100,000 individuals in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day by the lake!
The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9:00 AM CST, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM CST. The scenic route along the beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront is the perfect backdrop for this family-friendly event. Gather your friends and family to celebrate the end of summer while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing hunger. Every participant and donation helps us support the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in their mission to assist over 100,000 individuals in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day by the lake!
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Please REGISTER and/or DONATE at this link https://www.foodbanknwi.org/goforgary5k https://www.foodbanknwi.org/goforgary5ka 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 third 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. It will also be the last day the beaches will be open for the season, so bring your friends and family.
DATE: August 31, 2024
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 third 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. It will also be the last day the beaches will be open for the season, so bring your friends and family.
DATE: August 31, 2024
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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