5K/50X Challenge
5K/50X Challenge is a running race on November 19 – December 18, 2026 in Crown Point, IN.
- Date
- November 19 – December 18, 2026 (27 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Coach Maggie is teaming up with Hometown Happenings to offer fun.new challenges to accompany the Hometown Happenings races.
The first challenge starts November 19th through December 18th. Also, it's a DOUBLE Challenge!
5K Portion - Walk or run a 5K (3.1 miles) everyday for 30 days. This is just what we need to stay active as the days get shorter and colder. Don't worry... Coach Maggie will be following along to motivate you.
50X Portion - You will be doing pushups every day, building up to 50 pushups that we will ALL be doing together after the Santa Run 5K/2K on Saturday, Dec. 18th in Crown Point.
Awards! Besides a more active lifestyle and extra mental toughness, we will be awarding medals to everyone who has done their daily 5K and completes the 50 pushups after the Santa Run on Dec. 18th.
Join the Fun: Just $10 if you take up the challenge & Sign up for a Hometown Happenings race. $25 for Challenge Only.
Typical Conditions
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
47°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lowell, 11 mi from the venue.
About Crown Point, IN
Population
34,042
as of 2023
City Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 32 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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27
Days to train
- Race
- 5K/50X Challenge
- Date
- November 19 – December 18, 2026
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5K/50X Challenge
Nov 19, 2026