Run Like a Mother 5K | Hometown Happenings
- Date Sun 10th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Crown Point, Indiana
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run Like a Mother 5K and 2K event taking place on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at the beautiful Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana! Kicking off at 8 AM, this family-friendly race promises a fantastic day filled with fun and festivities. The first 600 participants will receive a special finisher's medal, and after crossing the finish line, enjoy a free adult drink as a well-deserved treat!
This vibrant event also features the Hometown Mother's Day Market, offering a unique shopping experience with handmade items, delicious food, specialty drinks, and live music. Kids can have a blast in bounce houses while moms can participate in exciting contests for the "Best Costume" and "Best Decorated Stroller," both of which offer a chance to win gift cards. With awards for top overall and age group finishers, plus giveaways including running shoes, the Run Like a Mother event is not just a race; it's a celebration of motherhood and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this amazing day of health, happiness, and support for St. Jude House and Emberly's Smiles!
This vibrant event also features the Hometown Mother's Day Market, offering a unique shopping experience with handmade items, delicious food, specialty drinks, and live music. Kids can have a blast in bounce houses while moms can participate in exciting contests for the "Best Costume" and "Best Decorated Stroller," both of which offer a chance to win gift cards. With awards for top overall and age group finishers, plus giveaways including running shoes, the Run Like a Mother event is not just a race; it's a celebration of motherhood and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this amazing day of health, happiness, and support for St. Jude House and Emberly's Smiles!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE RUN LIKE A MOTHER 5K/2K ON SUNDAY, MAY 10TH, 8 AM, LAKE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, CROWN POINT, IN.
EVENT INCLUDES:
* FINISHER MEDAL FOR FIRST 600 SIGNED UP!
* FREE ADULT DRINK AFTERWARDS.
* FREE ENTRY ($5) TO HOMETOWN MOTHER'S DAY MARKET. TREAT MOM & SHOP UNIQUE & HANDMADE ITEMS. ENJOY GREAT FOOD, SPECIALTY DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC & BOUNCE HOUSES FOR KIDS!
* RACE AWARD MEDALS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP INCLUDE
* SUPPORTS ST. JUDE HOUSE & EMBERLY'S SMILES.
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS!
* "BEST COSTUME" WINS A $50 GIFT CARD TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE!
* "BEST DECORATED STROLLER WINS A $50 GIFT CARD TO TREK SCHERERVILLE
* WIN RUNNING SHOES FROM FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE! ALL MOMS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED. EXTRA ENTRY IF YOU ARE DOING YOUR FIRST 5K!
* WIN A $50 GIFT CARD TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE! TO ENTER, FIND A WRISTBAND HIDDEN IN THE STORE.
TIMELINE:
6:30A - 7:30A - SIGN-IN/REGISTRATION
7:30A 10:30A LIVE MUSIC WITH LEANN STUTLER MUSIC
7:30A - BEST COSTUME & STROLLER CONTESTS
7:40A - NATIONAL ANTHEM & FLAG PRESENTATION
7:45A - BASECAMP FITNESS LEADS PRE-RACE WARMUP!
8:00A - 5K/2K STARTS
9:00A - 2:00P - HOMETOWN MOTHER'S DAY MARKET OPENS!
** AFTER RACE, GRAB YOUR ADULT DRINK.
9:00A - WINNERS OF SHOES & GIFT CARDS TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. CHECKS PRESENTED. FIRST 5K & RACE AWARDS!
10:00A - BASECAMP FITNESS DONATION CLASS FOR ST. JUDE HOUSE.
10:00A 12:00 NOON - BLUEY & BINGO VISIT GUESTS & PERFORM!
11:00 1:30P LIVE MUSIC WITH ELI HERNANDEZ
COST: 5K: $30 ADULTS. NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 IS FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU APRIL 27TH & NOT INCLUDED IN ENTRY. STROLLERS WELCOME.
SAVE $20! SHARE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $20!
2 EARLY PACKET PICKUPS - PICK UP FOR OTHERS OF HAVE OTHERS PICK UP FOR YOU.
* THURSDAY, MAY 7TH, 5-7P, FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!
* FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, 5-6P, FIRST UNITED METHODIST, 352 S. Main in Crown Point.
THE COURSE: MAP WILL BE POSTED HERE [https://www.yourhometownevents.com/runs-walks/runlikeamother/]. THE COURSE WILL FOLLOWS THE FLYING TURKEY COURSE FROM LAST NOVEMBER - FLAT WITH LESS CONGESTION! 2K WILL BE TWICE AROUND THE LAKE.
RACE AWARDS: TOP OVERALL, TOP MASTER (40+), CLYDESDALE (MEN 210+ LBS), ATHENA (WOMEN 170+ LBS), TOP THREE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP. AGE DIVISIONS: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CANNOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER MAY 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]
EVENT INCLUDES:
* FINISHER MEDAL FOR FIRST 600 SIGNED UP!
* FREE ADULT DRINK AFTERWARDS.
* FREE ENTRY ($5) TO HOMETOWN MOTHER'S DAY MARKET. TREAT MOM & SHOP UNIQUE & HANDMADE ITEMS. ENJOY GREAT FOOD, SPECIALTY DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC & BOUNCE HOUSES FOR KIDS!
* RACE AWARD MEDALS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP INCLUDE
* SUPPORTS ST. JUDE HOUSE & EMBERLY'S SMILES.
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS!
* "BEST COSTUME" WINS A $50 GIFT CARD TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE!
* "BEST DECORATED STROLLER WINS A $50 GIFT CARD TO TREK SCHERERVILLE
* WIN RUNNING SHOES FROM FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE! ALL MOMS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED. EXTRA ENTRY IF YOU ARE DOING YOUR FIRST 5K!
* WIN A $50 GIFT CARD TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE! TO ENTER, FIND A WRISTBAND HIDDEN IN THE STORE.
TIMELINE:
6:30A - 7:30A - SIGN-IN/REGISTRATION
7:30A 10:30A LIVE MUSIC WITH LEANN STUTLER MUSIC
7:30A - BEST COSTUME & STROLLER CONTESTS
7:40A - NATIONAL ANTHEM & FLAG PRESENTATION
7:45A - BASECAMP FITNESS LEADS PRE-RACE WARMUP!
8:00A - 5K/2K STARTS
9:00A - 2:00P - HOMETOWN MOTHER'S DAY MARKET OPENS!
** AFTER RACE, GRAB YOUR ADULT DRINK.
9:00A - WINNERS OF SHOES & GIFT CARDS TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. CHECKS PRESENTED. FIRST 5K & RACE AWARDS!
10:00A - BASECAMP FITNESS DONATION CLASS FOR ST. JUDE HOUSE.
10:00A 12:00 NOON - BLUEY & BINGO VISIT GUESTS & PERFORM!
11:00 1:30P LIVE MUSIC WITH ELI HERNANDEZ
COST: 5K: $30 ADULTS. NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 IS FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU APRIL 27TH & NOT INCLUDED IN ENTRY. STROLLERS WELCOME.
SAVE $20! SHARE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $20!
2 EARLY PACKET PICKUPS - PICK UP FOR OTHERS OF HAVE OTHERS PICK UP FOR YOU.
* THURSDAY, MAY 7TH, 5-7P, FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!
* FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, 5-6P, FIRST UNITED METHODIST, 352 S. Main in Crown Point.
THE COURSE: MAP WILL BE POSTED HERE [https://www.yourhometownevents.com/runs-walks/runlikeamother/]. THE COURSE WILL FOLLOWS THE FLYING TURKEY COURSE FROM LAST NOVEMBER - FLAT WITH LESS CONGESTION! 2K WILL BE TWICE AROUND THE LAKE.
RACE AWARDS: TOP OVERALL, TOP MASTER (40+), CLYDESDALE (MEN 210+ LBS), ATHENA (WOMEN 170+ LBS), TOP THREE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP. AGE DIVISIONS: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CANNOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER MAY 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]
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