4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A beautiful, hilly course meets a lively Fall Fest, complete with pumpkin launching, all while supporting a meaningful YMCA scholarship.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveJoin the 4th Annual YMCA Run For The Hills 5K/2K in Crown Point, IN, for a refreshing autumn run. This event features a scenic, hilly course winding through the 144-acre Camp Triangle Hills. Beyond the race, enjoy Crossroads YMCA's Fall Fest with complimentary activities like rock climbing, archery, and pumpkin launching. Your participation directly supports the YMCA Income-Based Scholarship, making every step count for a good cause.
From the organizer
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.
Awards