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The La Porte County Family YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
The ninth annual La Porte YMCA Run takes place Saturday, March 24, at Soldiers Memorial Park in La Porte. The event includes a 10K run and a 5K run/walk.
The 10K run begins at 9 a.m. followed by the 5K run/walk at 9:15 a.m. Registration begins at 7:20 a.m. and concludes as 8:50 a.m. at Cummings Lodge. The course begins near Stone Lake beach and winds through scenic La Porte County.
The 10K competitive run has been sanctioned by the Calumet Region Striders as a Gold Cup Series race.
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finisher and top overall Masters (over age 40) male and female finisher in both races. There will also be awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age group.
The entry fee is $19 ($24 after March 16) for the 10K run or $17 ($22 after March 16) for the 5K run/walk. Fees for the 10K and 5K include a t-shirt (unless choosing the “without t-shirt” option), chip timing, race number and post-race snack.
Proceeds from this event help fund the Y’s scholarship campaign.
For more information, contact Senior Program Director Mark Schreiber at (219) 325-9622 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
For online registration, click here to register at Active.com.
For an entry form, click here.
