CKF's 5K for Life
Oct 10Chesterton, IN5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from 4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planTRIPLE 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
Registration opens
Dec 30, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Sep 17, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 10, 2026
5K Run
Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026
$35
2K Run
Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026
$25
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
Can't race, or need an entry? Post it here so nobody has to ask if it's still available.
Oct 10Chesterton, IN5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from 4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K, registration open
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