Health is wealth. What started out as an invitation for Church members to join Pastor Mike in a 10k run, has turned into an annual community FAMILY FUN event focused on togetherness, health, education, food, and fun! Come join us as we walk/run to improve our health and get information, free giveaways, blood pressure checks and more from our vendors. Any profit will be used towards renovation for re-opening of the Northwest Indiana Friendship House.
Children of all ages are welcome! We have an entire staff to supervise and entertain your children with outdoor games, balloon expressions, and face painting during and after your walk/run at no cost to you. Please note, if your child (10+) wants to participate in the walk/run, there will be a small registration cost to cover those expenses.
A light breakfast and brunch can also be enjoyed at no cost.
Join the Fun! We are blessing the PASTOR of the Church with the most people in attendance with a $150 gift card. Participation in Join the Fun is free; however, every adult and every child must register to let us know you are attending. If registering for the Race, please do not register for Join the Fun (you will still be counted). NOTE: your participation will not be counted if you are not in attendance.
WHEN
Saturday, September 14th
Check-in, Packet Pick-up and Registration: 7:00 AM-7:30 AM
Pre-Race Announcements: 7:45 AM
Race Start: 8:00 AM
WHERE
Marquette Park
1 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(Area 5)
ENTRY FEES/DEADLINES
WALK/RUN
Registration for the Race Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $40.00 plus $3.75 fee
Race Day Registrants: your T-shirt and Medal will be mailed to you 2-weeks after the Race. You will not receive a race day goodie bag on-site.
JOIN THE FUN
Registration for Join the Fun Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $0
Race Day Sign-up: $5
Thank you for your support!
No refunds but may send a substitute.
AWARDS
Special award to the top overall finisher in each category as per below:
5 mile Run
5 mile Walk
2.5 mile Run
2.5 mile Walk
1.25 mile Run
1.25 mile Walk
NOTES
Event will happen rain or shine.
Please no dogs or other pets other than service animals.
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are prohibited.
The course incorporates both paved surfaces and trails. Please wear proper footwear and be aware of terrain.
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 1.25 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 1.25 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 2.5 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 2.5 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$40.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Health Fair Vendor
Type — Running
07:30
$20.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Join the Fun - Bless Your Pastor
Type — Running
08:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Gary.
Learn more about the host city, Gary.
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of the legendary pop star Michael Jackson.
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