Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
- Distance
- Join the Fun - Bless Your Pastor · 5-mile Run · 5-mile Walk & more
From the Organizer
Health is wealth. What started out as an invitation for Church members to join Pastor Mike in a 10k run, has turned into an annual community FAMILY FUN event focused on togetherness, health, education, food, and fun! Come join us as we walk/run to improve our health and get information, free giveaways, blood pressure checks and more from our vendors. Any profit will be used towards renovation for re-opening of the Northwest Indiana Friendship House.
Children of all ages are welcome! We have an entire staff to supervise and entertain your children with outdoor games, balloon expressions, and face painting during and after your walk/run at no cost to you. Please note, if your child (10+) wants to participate in the walk/run, there will be a small registration cost to cover those expenses.
A light breakfast and brunch can also be enjoyed at no cost.
JOIN THE FUN - BLESS YOUR PASTOR!
Join the Fun! We are blessing the PASTOR of the Church with the most people in attendance with a $150 gift card. Participation in Join the Fun is free; however, every adult and every child must register to let us know you are attending. If registering for the Race, please do not register for Join the Fun (you will still be counted). NOTE: your participation will not be counted if you are not in attendance.
Details
WHEN
Saturday, September 14th
Check-in, Packet Pick-up and Registration: 7:00 AM-7:30 AM
Pre-Race Announcements: 7:45 AM
Race Start: 8:00 AM
WHERE
Marquette Park
1 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(Area 5)
ENTRY FEES/DEADLINES
WALK/RUN
Registration for the Race Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $40.00 plus $3.75 fee
Race Day Registrants: your T-shirt and Medal will be mailed to you 2-weeks after the Race. You will not receive a race day goodie bag on-site.
JOIN THE FUN
Registration for Join the Fun Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $0
Race Day Sign-up: $5
Thank you for your support!
No refunds but may send a substitute.
AWARDS
Special award to the top overall finisher in each category as per below:
5 mile Run
5 mile Walk
2.5 mile Run
2.5 mile Walk
1.25 mile Run
1.25 mile Walk
NOTES
Event will happen rain or shine.
Please no dogs or other pets other than service animals.
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are prohibited.
The course incorporates both paved surfaces and trails. Please wear proper footwear and be aware of terrain.
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
73°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indiana Dunes Nl, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gary, IN
Population
68,604
as of 2023
Elevation
610 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 26 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.
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- Race
- Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair?
- Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair is a running race held in Gary, Indiana on September 19, 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 Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Gary, Indiana at 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair
Sep 19, 2026