You're taught from a young age to stop, drop and roll if your clothes catch fire. In the spirit of that practice, let's substitute run in the mix! The Stop, Drop and Run 5K Run/Walk is just the way to do it! The Porter Firefighters are raising funds to continue to purchase essential gear, facilitate additional training opportunities and further develop our dive response! As in previous years, Porter Fire Department is pledging to donate a portion of funds raised to the Warren "Skip" Highwood Memorial Foundation, an organization that awards scholarships to individuals pursuing a career in emergency services as well as annually sponsoring a child to send him/her to the Hoosier Burn Camp. To learn more, click here . Race Location: Hawthorne Park, 500 Ackerman Dr., Porter, IN 46304 - 7:00am - Race day shirt pick up opens - 8:00am - Stop Drop and Run 5K Run/Walk starting window - 8:45am - Awards will be presented and available Entry Fees: -Race Day Registration: There will be no on site registration. Online registration will remain open until 8:00AM. Participants will be able to register online at home or on their mobile device until the start of the race. No paper registration or registration computers will be available at the race site.' Shirt pick up begins 7 a.m. on race day at Hawthorne Park (Shirts are available on a first come first serve basis. To guarantee a shirt, registration should be complete no later than Thursday, July 30th.) -Strollers are welcome, dogs are welcome. Please ensure all dogs are up to date on shots, on a six foot leash, and friendly with adults, children and other dogs. Awards: - Medals for top 3 finishers by gender and age bracket. ***Unclaimed Overall, and Age Group Awards, for individuals that registered but did not participate in the event may be claimed within 7 days following the event at the Porter Fire Station, 550 W. Beam St. Porter, IN 46304 between 8am-4-pm. After 7 days all unclaimed merchandise will be donated or recycled. Age Groups: - Top Overall Male & Female - Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups, 10 & under, 11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. Course Description: - Street and bike trail course. - Starting and finishing at Hawthorne Park. Race Timing: - The race will be chip timed and results posted at www.thtiming.com . Amenities: -Water stations at fire station (approx. 1.25 mile and 2.25 mile). -Clear route marking -After the race refreshments and snacks. -Restrooms may be open in the Community Building at Hawthorne Park and at Porter Fire Department on route. Parking: - Limited spots in Hawthorne Park. - Additional parking in grass at Waverly Rd. and Franklin St.
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When is Porter Fire’s Stop, Drop and Run 5K 2026 — Porter, IN?
Porter Fire’s Stop, Drop and Run 5K 2026 — Porter, IN takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Porter, Indiana.
Where is Porter Fire’s Stop, Drop and Run 5K 2026 — Porter, IN held?
Porter Fire’s Stop, Drop and Run 5K 2026 — Porter, IN is held at Hawthorne Park in Porter, Indiana.
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