The Community Health Clinic 5k: Walk for Rare, Run for Hope
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Shipshewana, Indiana
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, for the Community Health Clinic 5k: Walk for Rare, Run for Hope in the picturesque town of Shipshewana, Lagrange! This exciting event invites participants to enjoy an out-and-back run or walk along the beautiful Pumpkinvine Trail, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit patient care at the Community Health Clinic, ensuring that vital services continue for those in need.
The day kicks off with registration at 8:00 AM, and participants can expect a lively atmosphere complete with free snacks, a water station, and delicious bake sale items available by donation. Runners and walkers will have the chance to track their time with a clock on-site, and medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Additionally, there's a special Big Wheel race for kids aged 3-7, ensuring fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit in Shipshewana!
The day kicks off with registration at 8:00 AM, and participants can expect a lively atmosphere complete with free snacks, a water station, and delicious bake sale items available by donation. Runners and walkers will have the chance to track their time with a clock on-site, and medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Additionally, there's a special Big Wheel race for kids aged 3-7, ensuring fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit in Shipshewana!
Organiser's Description
Come join us to "Walk for Rare, Run for Hope!" on the gorgeous Pumpkinvine Trail in Shipshewana. This is a benefit run/walk where all proceeds are going to our patient's care.
This will be an out-and-back run at our new clinic, located just next to the trail and the Cove youth center. We will have free snacks, a water station, and bake sale items available by donation. A clock will be available if you would like to track your own time, and medals will be awarded to the top 3 males and 3 females.
We will be offering a big wheel race for kids ages 3-7. (big wheels will be provided)
DAY OF INSTRUCTIONS:
*Registration will begin at 8:00am
*You will want to park in the upfront parking lot of the clinic or the field across the street if the parking lot is full.
* If coming from SR 5 you will turn onto North Street. Continue straight at the Morton St intersection. Our Clinic will be on your left. If you have any issues finding our building, please contact Jessica at 260-593-0108 EXT 118.
* There will be an Amish sale as well.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
The Community Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit healthcare facility located in Shipshewana, Indiana, that provides specialized genetics care consistent with Amish and Mennonite (Plain) values. The CHC provides clinical genetic services to all individuals, regardless of religion, race or age.
Services include, but are not limited to, clinical genetics, genetic counseling, newborn screening follow-up, diet management, and individualized care coordination.
We also partner with the Community Dental Clinic, which provides quality and affordable dental health care.
OUR MISSION To provide excellent and affordable medical care consistent with the needs of the Amish, Mennonite and other rural northern Indiana communities, with a focus on individuals and families with special healthcare needs.
We embrace, incorporate and promote participation in research to advance medical knowledge and improve care.
This will be an out-and-back run at our new clinic, located just next to the trail and the Cove youth center. We will have free snacks, a water station, and bake sale items available by donation. A clock will be available if you would like to track your own time, and medals will be awarded to the top 3 males and 3 females.
We will be offering a big wheel race for kids ages 3-7. (big wheels will be provided)
DAY OF INSTRUCTIONS:
*Registration will begin at 8:00am
*You will want to park in the upfront parking lot of the clinic or the field across the street if the parking lot is full.
* If coming from SR 5 you will turn onto North Street. Continue straight at the Morton St intersection. Our Clinic will be on your left. If you have any issues finding our building, please contact Jessica at 260-593-0108 EXT 118.
* There will be an Amish sale as well.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
The Community Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit healthcare facility located in Shipshewana, Indiana, that provides specialized genetics care consistent with Amish and Mennonite (Plain) values. The CHC provides clinical genetic services to all individuals, regardless of religion, race or age.
Services include, but are not limited to, clinical genetics, genetic counseling, newborn screening follow-up, diet management, and individualized care coordination.
We also partner with the Community Dental Clinic, which provides quality and affordable dental health care.
OUR MISSION To provide excellent and affordable medical care consistent with the needs of the Amish, Mennonite and other rural northern Indiana communities, with a focus on individuals and families with special healthcare needs.
We embrace, incorporate and promote participation in research to advance medical knowledge and improve care.
Races
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Kids Big Wheel Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONFor kids ages 3-7 years old -
General Admission- 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOON
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