Saturday, October 12 join Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana at the Lake County Fair Grounds in Crown Point , Ind. for its third annual 5K Walk/Run. Rain or shine!
Check-in and day of registration begins at 7:30 am. The race kicks off at 9 am. All ages are welcome.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that assists individuals from all walks of life to provide them with a home in a neighborhood where they can thrive. Habitat home owners, also known as partner families, aren’t given a hand out, but a hand up. They have to qualify, put in sweat equity and be able to pay a reasonable, yet affordable mortgage which has a no to low interest rate.
As of January 2013, Habitat for Humanity has successfully built 57 homes. By the end of this year, seven more families will be placed in Habitat homes throughout Lake County. Habitat for Humanity International has built over 500,000 homes and served 2.5 million people worldwide.
“It’s an especially exciting time for the local Habitat Affiliate. It’s an honor to play a small role in changing people’s lives for the better. We are looking forward to offering this event to the public for the third year in a row. It’s a fantastic opportunity for individuals, families and friends to learn more about what Habitat offers the community and how they can make a difference. The monies raised at this event will go toward building future homes in Lake County in the years to come,” Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Board of Directors Vice President and 2011-2013 Race Director Nichole DeMario said.
Separate line-up for running, walking and family participants. Computerized chip timing by T&H Timing. Snacks, beverages and Habitat goodies! Scenic course set throughout the Lake County Fairgrounds on a combination of paved and nature trails.
Awards will be given for female and male running participants at all age levels for first, second and third place along with the best overall female and best overall male.
$20 per participant, includes a t-shirt. No t-shirt option $15. Ages 12 and under $5, includes a t-shirt. No t-shirt option FREE. A $2 service charge will be applied to all mailed forms. A $5 surcharge will be added to day of race registrations. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed for day of race registrations. Race day volunteers and corporate sponsors are needed as well.
Online registration is available at www.nwihabitat.org.