From the Organizer
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE FAQ:
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Day registration available check-in: 6 am - 7 am
Races start at 7:30 am SHARP
The Brickyard Run is in its 45th year. Our 5 Mile Run is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race for ages 15+ and our 5K is a Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Race for ages 14 and under. Join us for our annual race and compete for the legendary “brick” awards.
New for this year - 2K non-competitive Family Fun Run and Walk
COST
5K and 5 mile runs - $30 on or before June 6th, $35; On or after June 7th
2K Family Fun Run/Walk- $20 on or before June 6th, $25 after June 7th
Discounted kids pricing age 10 and under - $15
Shirt not guaranteed if registered after June 7th
AGE DIVISIONS
0-8, 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 & over, Masters Division (40 & over), Clydesdale(210+), Athena(170+). AWARDS: Trademark “Bricks” will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group; Male and Female “Masters” will receive a Brick Award; Overall Male and Female winners in each race will receive a Brick Award. Athena and Clydesdale participants will also receive bricks.
START/FINISH LINE & RACE RESULTS
Computerized “On the Bib” timing by T & H Timing will be used to increase the accuracy and speed of results with less hassle to race participants.
RACE ROUTE
This year our race will be located at Hobart Middle School 36 E 8th St, Hobart, IN 46342.
Start on 8th Street heading East, turn left on Water Street, Turn right on E. 7th St., Turn right on Lake Street ; turn right on 8th St and head into Oak savannah Trail, out and back on Oak Savannah Trail and finish on Lake Park Ave at Kate Corgan Field, both the 5K & 5 Mile race will begin and end at the same points; the 5K and 5 Mile run do have different distance turn around points on the Oak Savannah Trail.
INFORMATION
Race registration information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Hobart/BrickyardRun or by contacting the Race Director, Debbie Rubio, at drubio@crymca.org
PARKING
We highly suggest all participants and volunteers use the Hobart Middle School parking lot. Overflow parking will be available at Joan Martin Elementary.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Day registration available check-in: 6 am - 7 am
Races start at 7:30 am SHARP
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Valparaiso Wtr Wks, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
29,646
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 45th Annual YMCA Brickyard Run 5mi/5k/2k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
Coming Up
Portage Extra Mile Youth Running Camp
5 miles away
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5 miles away
Corn Dog Dash 5K
9 miles away
Griffith Education Foundation 5k
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
45th Annual YMCA Brickyard Run 5mi/5k/2k
Jun 27, 2026