Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- 1/2 Marathon · 10K Run · 5K Run
From the Organizer
Home of THREE Guinness World Records & located in Northwest Indiana, the Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K is a chip timed, out and back flat course that begins and ends in a scenic, wooded park & travels along the streets of historic Crown Point. Special Features include:
Finisher Medals to First 400 Participants signed up.
Chip timed race (you will cross mats at start & finish).
USATF certified Half marathon. 10K & 5K is not certified.
Race Awards for Half, 10K & 5K for Top Overall, Top Master (40+) & Top 3 in each age group.
Water stops with both water & Gatorade
Enjoy Carriage Court Pizza after!
Music at the start & along the course
Timeline:
6:30 am - Registration/Sign In.
7:20 am - National Anthem & Remarks
7:30 am - Half Marathon starts
7:45 am - 10K starts
8:00 am - 5K starts
Race Awards after the last finishers of the 5Ks & 10Ks. We will do a "rolling" awards ceremony for the Half marathon as the results come in.
Course: A chip start for the Half, 10K & 5K (you will cross mats at start & finish), timed race on the streets of scenic Crown Point, IN All races are an out and back course. Starts and finishes in Lake Co. Fairgrounds.
Water Stations: There are 4 water stops you will pass 8 times along the out & back course. You will pass them 4 times on your way to the turnaround and 4 times again as you make your way back to the Finish. The stops will have water, Gatorade, gels & volunteers cheering you on!
Restrooms/Port-A-Potties: There are 3 restrooms/port-a-potties you will pass 6 times along the out & back course. Just like the water stops, you will pass 3 facilities on the way to the turnaround and pass them again on your way back to the Finish line.
3 1/2 hour time limit for Half marathon (16:00min pace). After 3 1/2 hours, the timing system goes away and you will NOT receive a time. If you are unable to maintain that pace, please consider doing the 10K as we will need to re-open the streets for normal traffic.
Cost:
Half: $50.
10K: $35.
5K: $30. Kids 12 & under: $25. Under 3 are free.
Shirts extra $16 until 8/31.
Get Back $20! Share the link on your confirmation email. Get 5 friends to sign up & get $20!
Packet Pick Up: 6:30 - 7:40 am before the event.
RACE AWARDS for Half & 5K: Top Overall, Top Master (40+), Clydesdale (Men 210+ lbs), Athena (Women 170+ lbs), Top Three finishers in each age group. 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+. Award divisions for 10K will be based on number of participants.
Please note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also can NOT transfer your registration after September 1st. If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after the run. If you have any questions, please contact tfealy@sbcglobal.net
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lowell, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Crown Point, IN
Population
34,042
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K?
- Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Crown Point, Indiana on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Crown Point, Indiana at Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hub City Races: Half, 10K & 5K
Sep 13, 2026