Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run – Merrillville, IN 2026
Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Merrillville, IN
Venue
2305 West 73rd Avenue
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
5K Run/Walk
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CALUMET PARK CEMETERY'S 9th Annual 5K Walk/Run 2305 West 73rd Avenue (corner of 73rd and Taft) Merrillville, IN. 46410 WALK/RUN FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION Check in at 7:00 a.m. Event starting time at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration fee - $25 Race Day registration fee - $30 Awards: Awards will be presented to the top overall male, top overall female, top male 40 and over, top female 40 and over, and the top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age categories: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Awards will also be presented to the top Clydesdale (Men 210 LBS and over) and top Athena (Women 170 LBS and over) for those participants that choose to participate in this category. Those who choose to participate in the Clydesdale/Athena category are not elIgible for overall and age group awards. Guest Speaker: TBD Go to www.runsignup.com to register or call 219-769-8803 for info.
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