In 1934, “Public Enemy #1″ escaped from the Crown Point Jail using what he claimed was a wooden gun. In 2008, actor Johnny Depp came to Crown Point to portray the Hoosier bank robber in “Public Enemies”.
Join us for this 1930’s themed family event: Hometown Happenings Public Enemy 5K Run/2K Walk
Sunday, June 28th, 2015, 9:00 am (8:00 am registration/sign-in) at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN.
Your 5K/2K Entry Fee Includes:
Vintage car show.
Costume Contests! Come dressed as a cop, gangster or flapper.
Police K-9 unit demonstrations.
Police helicopter landing.
A Tommy gun used by John Dillinger.
Armored police vehicle & equipment used by the NW Indiana Regional SWAT team.
Music provided by DJ Donnie and LIVE entertainment.
Refreshments after the 5K provided by Carriage Court Pizza.
Top Overall, Top Masters & Top 3 Finishers in each age group
Supporting local police charities including the Lake County Animal Shelter, the Crown Point Police K-9 Unit & the NW Indiana Regional SWAT team.
The COURSE:
A timed 5K Run/Walk or a 1 Mile Fun Walk taking place through the Fairgrounds. Included along this wooded route is a covered bridge, historic buildings and a scenic lake.
COST through June 25th for the 5K Run & Walk: $20 for all ages. Wicking shirts available through June 21st at the extra cost of $10.
After June 25th & on Race Day: $30 all ages. Limited number of shirts available for purchase at the event.
Refer a Friend!
EARN back your entry fee! Simply share the link from your confirmation email with your friends via Facebook, email. or tweets. When they use your link to sign up, you receive $2 back on your credit card!
Registration/sign-in is at 8 am. If you have any questions, email us at Tim@yourhometownevents.com
RACE AWARDS:
Top Overall, Top Master (40+), Top Three finishers in each age group.
Age divisions: 0-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+