Santa Run & Walk 5k/2k | Hometown Happenings

Saturday, December 19, 2026
8:00 AM CST
Crown Point, Indiana
$27.50–$32.80 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive celebration at the Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K on Saturday, December 19th, 2026, in the charming Crown Point, Lake! This beloved community event, which has been spreading holiday cheer since 1982, kicks off at 8 AM (with sign-in starting at 7 AM) at the First United Methodist Hall. Participants can choose between a timed 5K run and a non-timed 2K walk, making it perfect for everyone, from seasoned runners to families with little ones.

Join us for a morning filled with fun, fitness, and holiday spirit! The first 300 registrants will receive finisher medals, and there will be exciting race awards for the top overall finishers and the top three in each age group. After the race, enjoy a delightful meet-and-greet with Santa, indulge in hot cocoa and Christmas treats, and savor some delicious Carriage Court Pizza. Plus, your participation helps support local food pantries! Registration is just $30 for adults in the timed 5K and $20 for kids aged 3-12 in the non-timed 2K, with those under 3 joining for free. Don’t miss out on this

Races

  • Timed 5k Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Tech Shirt

    8:00 AM CST

    $32.80

    Register
  • Non-Timed 2k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shirt

    8:00 AM CST

    $27.50

    Register

Organiser's description

SANTA RUN & WALK 5K/2K
SAT, DECEMBER 19TH, 8 AM (7 AM SIGN IN)
FIRST UNITED METHODIST HALL, 352 S. MAIN, CROWN POINT



SINCE 1982, THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE! YOUR SANTA RUN 5K INCLUDES:

+ TIMED 5K RUN & NON-TIMED 2K ON THE STREETS OF CROWN POINT.
+ FINISHER MEDALS TO FIRST 300 TO SIGN UP!
+ RACE AWARDS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP
+ MEET ROBIN ROCK, HOST OF 93.9 LITE FM.
+ VISIT WITH SANTA, HOT COCOA & CHRISTMAS TREATS AFTER! PLUS, CARRIAGE COURT PIZZA.
+ EVENT SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.

COURSE: A TIMED 5K RUN AND A NON-TIMED 2K RUN/WALK ON THE STREETS OF CROWN POINT!

COST: TIMED 5K: $30 ADULTS. NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 IS FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU DECEMBER 7TH. STROLLERS WELCOME.

PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, DEC. 18TH, 5-6PM AT THE METHODIST HALL & SATURDAY STARTING AT 7 AM BEFORE THE EVENT.

PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU MAY TRANSFER YOUR ENTRY THRU 12/1. ANY SHIRTS NOT CLAIMED AT EVENT WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN.

QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT [email protected]

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Location

First United Methodist Hall, 352 S. Main Street, Crown Point, 46307, IN, United States

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