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4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K

Crown Point, Indiana
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$25
Days to go
4

At a glance

Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Crown Point, Indiana
Distances
5K, 2K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
crymca.org
Listed from
RunSignUp
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE FAQ:

What races are included? Hub Run (April 11), Brickyard Run (June 27), Run for the Hills (Oct 10)

Age Discounts for Triple Crown Challenge? The system will not allow it and it's cheaper to sign-up kids for the individual races :-)

Must be the same runner for all races? Yes, permits the same runner one entry to the Hub Run, the Brickyard Run and Run for the Hills race. You got this!

When do I get my shirts/bibs? Shirts and Bibs will be distributed at each individual race packet pick-up. We love to see your face :-)

Refunds? Like all of our races, no refunds will be issued if a runner is unable to run a race. The proceeds go to support the YMCA Income-Based Scholarship, so you're doing a good thing...even if you miss one of the races :-) All payments are final.

 

ABOUT:

Run For The Hills 2K & 5K takes place on a closed-course and loops through the beautiful and hilly 144-acre property at Camp Triangle Hills of Crossroads YMCA. Run For the Hills is part of Crossroads YMCA's Fall Fest and runners & families can stay after the race to engage in FREE activities such as rock climbing, high ropes course, archery, tractor rides, petting zoo, fishing, pumpkin launching and more! 

Race Day Registration and Check-In: 630AM-730AM

5K Start: 8:00 am SHARP!

2k Start: at 8:05 am (untimed)

 

COST:

5K is $30 (11 & up); $15 (10 & Under). *Price increase after September 10th

2k is $20 (11 & up); $10 (10 & Under) *Price increase after September 10th

Shirt not guaranteed if registered after September 10th

 

5K AGE/WEIGHT 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, 75-80, 80+  Masters (40 and over for Male & Female)

Overall (Male & Female)

Participants can also choose to participate in the Athena (Women 170 LBS+) and Clydesdale (Men 210 LBS+) division. Participants in this division are not eligible for Overall, Master, or Age Group awards.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

 

START/FINISH LINE & RACE RESULTS (5K ONLY)

Computerized “On the Bib” timing by T & H Timing will be used to increase the accuracy and speed of results with less hassle to race participants.

 

INFORMATION

Race registration information can be found at Run For The Hills (crymca.org) or by contacting the Race Directors, Sarah Johnson, at sjohnson@crymca.org and Bri Bass, at bbass@crymca.org. 

 

PARKING - On-Site

Key dates

Registration opens

Dec 30, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Sep 17, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 10, 2026

4d

Race day

Oct 10, 2026

4d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 10, 2026

4d

Pricing

5K Run

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$35

2K Run

Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026

$25

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