Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk
Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk is a running race on July 25, 2026 in La Porte, IN, with entry fees from $40 to $99.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 401 Truesdell Ave, La Porte, IN
- Price
- $40–$99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We invite your family and you to participate in our Annual Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk! The focus of Bolt for the Heart is to save as many lives as possible, by placing automatic external defibrillators (AED’s) in our law enforcement heroes’ patrol cars.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
81°
Low
68°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
12%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About La Porte, IN
City Elevation
764 ft
Nearest Airport
MGC
Michigan City Municipal Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
- Race
- Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 401 Truesdell Ave, La Porte, IN
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Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk
Jul 25, 2026