Cause 4paws Gary 5k Hound Pound
Cause 4paws Gary 5k Hound Pound is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Hammond, IN, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Location
- 2324 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
When times get hard, pets shouldn’t have to suffer—or be surrendered. The Cause 4PawsGary 5K Hound Pound is back to help make sure families can keep their pets fed and at home.
Our annual Run for the Bowl 5K walk/run raises funds to support the Gary Pet Food Pantry, which provides temporary pet food assistance to pet parents in need across Lake County, Indiana. Join us at Wolf Lake Pavilion in Hammond, Indiana (Lake County) for a fun, family-friendly day (dogs welcome!) with race-day photos, community spirit, and a mission that truly matters.
Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hammond, IN
Population
77,098
as of 2023
City Elevation
593 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 21 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cause 4paws Gary 5k Hound Pound, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
62
Days to train
- Race
- Cause 4paws Gary 5k Hound Pound
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 2324 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN
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From Endurance Grid
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Cause 4paws Gary 5k Hound Pound
Sep 20, 2026