Run Like a Mother 5K | Hometown Happenings
- Date Sun 11th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Crown Point, Indiana
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the Run Like a Mother 5K and 2K event on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at the picturesque Crown Point, Lake County Fairgrounds in Indiana! This year’s race promises to be a vibrant celebration of peace, love, and moms, featuring a delightful 1960s theme. Kick off the day bright and early at 8 AM with a scenic 5K or non-timed 2K run, perfect for families and participants of all ages. The first 600 registrants will receive a special finisher medal, and after the race, enjoy a refreshing mimosa or Miller Lite on the house!
But that’s not all! Treat your mom to a unique shopping experience at the Hometown Mother’s Day Market featuring handmade items, delicious food, live music, and bounce houses for the kids. With prizes for the best hippie costume and best-decorated stroller, plus awards for top finishers in various age groups, there’s something for everyone at this heartwarming event. Don’t miss out on the fun, community spirit, and the chance to support a great cause, all while creating unforgettable memories with family and friends!
But that’s not all! Treat your mom to a unique shopping experience at the Hometown Mother’s Day Market featuring handmade items, delicious food, live music, and bounce houses for the kids. With prizes for the best hippie costume and best-decorated stroller, plus awards for top finishers in various age groups, there’s something for everyone at this heartwarming event. Don’t miss out on the fun, community spirit, and the chance to support a great cause, all while creating unforgettable memories with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
IT'S "PEACE, LOVE & MOMS" AT THIS YEAR'S 1960'S THEMED RUN LIKE A MOTHER 5K/2K ON SUNDAY, MAY 11TH, 8 AM, LAKE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, CROWN POINT, IN.
EVENT INCLUDES:
* FINISHER MEDAL FOR FIRST 600 SIGNED UP!
* FREE MIMOSA OR MILLER LITE 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!
* FREE MEALS FOR MOMS FROM LEAN KITCHEN. STOP BY THE ST. JUDE HOUSE TABLE AT THE RACE TO GET YOURS!
* RACE AWARD MEDALS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP INCLUDE
* SUPPORTS ST. JUDE HOUSE & PURCHASE OF A WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE SWING AT SAUERMAN WOODS. THE LEGACY FOUNDATION IS MATCHING $1 FOR $1 EVERY DONATION FOR THE SWING UP TO $500!
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS!
* "BEST HIPPIE 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 HIPPIE & 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 MIMOSA. FREE MEAL TO MOMS FROM LEAN KITCHEN CO NWI AT ST. JUDE HOUSE TABLE.
9:00A - WINNERS OF SHOES & GIFT CARDS TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. CHECKS PRESENTED. FIRST 5K, PR CLUB & RACE AWARDS!
10:00A - BASECAMP FITNESS DONATION CLASS FOR ST. JUDE HOUSE.
10:00A 12:00 NOON - BLUEY & BINGO FROM ENCHANTED TALES VISIT GUESTS & PERFORM!
11:00 1:30P LIVE MUSIC WITH ANDRE DETTI
COST: 5K: $30 ADULTS. NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 IS FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU APRIL 28TH & NOT INCLUDED IN ENTRY. STROLLERS WELCOME.
SAVE $25! SHARE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $25!
2 EARLY PACKET PICKUPS - PICK UP FOR OTHERS OF HAVE OTHERS PICK UP FOR YOU.
* THURSDAY, MAY 8TH, 5-7P, FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!
* FRIDAY, MAY 9TH, 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 MIMOSA OR MILLER LITE 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!
* FREE MEALS FOR MOMS FROM LEAN KITCHEN. STOP BY THE ST. JUDE HOUSE TABLE AT THE RACE TO GET YOURS!
* RACE AWARD MEDALS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP INCLUDE
* SUPPORTS ST. JUDE HOUSE & PURCHASE OF A WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE SWING AT SAUERMAN WOODS. THE LEGACY FOUNDATION IS MATCHING $1 FOR $1 EVERY DONATION FOR THE SWING UP TO $500!
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS!
* "BEST HIPPIE 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 HIPPIE & 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 MIMOSA. FREE MEAL TO MOMS FROM LEAN KITCHEN CO NWI AT ST. JUDE HOUSE TABLE.
9:00A - WINNERS OF SHOES & GIFT CARDS TO FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. CHECKS PRESENTED. FIRST 5K, PR CLUB & RACE AWARDS!
10:00A - BASECAMP FITNESS DONATION CLASS FOR ST. JUDE HOUSE.
10:00A 12:00 NOON - BLUEY & BINGO FROM ENCHANTED TALES VISIT GUESTS & PERFORM!
11:00 1:30P LIVE MUSIC WITH ANDRE DETTI
COST: 5K: $30 ADULTS. NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 IS FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU APRIL 28TH & NOT INCLUDED IN ENTRY. STROLLERS WELCOME.
SAVE $25! SHARE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $25!
2 EARLY PACKET PICKUPS - PICK UP FOR OTHERS OF HAVE OTHERS PICK UP FOR YOU.
* THURSDAY, MAY 8TH, 5-7P, FLEET FEET SCHERERVILLE. Pick up early and enjoy some surprise store sales & a hula hoop contest!
* FRIDAY, MAY 9TH, 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]
Races
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5K Timed Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Sun 11th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
5K Timed Clydesdale / Athena Division
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Sun 11th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Non-Timed 2K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shirt
Sun 11th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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