Events
Timed 5K Run
$25
($20:
Ages 3 - 12)
8:00AM CST
Registration ends November 27, 2025 at 8:30am CST
Non-Timed 2K Walk
$25
($20:
Ages 3 - 12)
8:00AM CST
Registration ends November 27, 2025 at 8:30am CST
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.yourhometownevents.com/turkey5k/.
Place
Lake Co. Fairgrounds
889 S. Court Street
Crown Point, IN US 46307
889 S. Court Street
Crown Point, IN US 46307
Description
"As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!" ~ WKRP
This classic television episode inspires our Flying Turkey 5K! Bring your friends and family and start your new holiday tradition in Crown Point! Your entry fee includes:
Finisher Medals for First 600 to sign up!
Chip timed 5K & non-timed 5K/2K
Donuts & live music afterwards!
Best Costume Contests
Supports local food pantries
Timeline:
6:45 am - Sign in/Check in. Market begins
7:30 am - Costume Contest & National Anthem.
8:00 am - 5K race starts
8:05 am - 2K starts
9:00ish - First 5K medals presented, David Ralston awards & Race awards
Course: All NEW 5K course on Crown Point streets! 2K course is twice around the lake
Suggested Time Limit: 1 hour (19 min pace) for the 5K. This helps us to not tie up the roads for too long. If your pace is slower than 19 minutes, please consider moving to the 2K option.
COST thru 11/26: Timed 5K & Non-Timed adults: $25. Kids 3-12: $20. Event Day: $30. Shirts extra $16 thru 11/17 & not included in the price. Under 3 is free. Strollers welcome.
Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, 5-7pm in the Industrial Bldg at the Fairgrounds.
Race Day Pickup: 6:45- 7:45 am before the event.
Race Awards: Top Overall Male & Female and Top 3 in each Age Group
Please Note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also cannot transfer your registration after November 1st. If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after run.
Questions? Email us at tfealy@sbcglobal.net
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