NWI Region Runners’ Hosting Free Fun Run at Imagination Glen

nwi-region-runners-logoNWI Region Runners’ are set to host another “FREE” fun run after hosting a successful March fun run.

“FREE” Fun Run & Cookout at Imagination Glen in Portage, IN
Sunday June 24th, 2012 at 3pm
We’ll be hitting the trails at Imagination Glen

We will have giveaways, hotdogs, hotdog buns, condiments, water, and we are asking that everyone bring a dish or treat to share along with at least one nonperishable food item for donation to the Portage Food Pantry. We were able to fill up an entire pickup truck bed from the fun run in March, let’s see if we can beat that at this fun run. The Calumet Region Strider’s will be on hand to show their support for the NWI Region Runners and if you are looking to join the Strider’s running club or want to see what the Strider’s is all about.

Please arrive by 2pm for pre fun run instructions!

NWI Region Runners Running Groups
For those looking for a good running group to join that entertains just about any running pace, but we ask that you be able to run at least 3 miles prior to joining one of the groups. Feel free to email any of the contacts below to be added to their email list for those group runs. There are no entry fees, or requirements to meet, just come on out and enjoy a good run with great people.

Monday’s at 6pm Crown Point, IN at St. Matthias Church
Rick Gosser - sales@gossercorpsales.com

Tuesday’s at 6pm Chesterton, IN at the Jackson Blvd Trail Parking Lot
Tom Little - thomasalittle@comcast.net

Tuesday’s at 6pm Kouts, IN at 207 W. Indiana St.
Becky Kreiger -  rebecca.kreiger@yahoo.com

Wednesday at 6pm Schererville, IN at 73rd & Burr St.
Deanna Grimes -  grimesdee@gmail.com

Thursday’s at 6pm Portage, IN at McCool Rd at Prairie Duneland Trail Prking Lot
Nikki Huber - hubbn5@hotmail.com

Saturday at 8:30am Valparaiso, IN at the Valpo YMCA parking lot BEGINS MAY 12th, 2012
Angela Crossin - info@crossinlaw.com

There are a few upcoming races that NWI Region Runners would like to mention as we are a sponsor or we are involved with these races. We are giving away free race entries for all three races. When we hit 212 followers on the NWI Region Runners Facebook page we will draw the winning name for the Bound to Blossom Race entry, when we hit 276 followers we will draw the winner for the Nativity 5K race entry, and when we hit 324 followers we will draw the winner for the 1st Down and 5K to go in Valpo.

  • Bound to Blossom Race on May 6th, 2012 at the Portage YMCA
  • Nativity 5K on July 8th, 2012 at Nativity in Portage
  • 1st Down and 5K to go on August 5th, 2012 at the Valpo High School

Go and like the NWI Region Runners on Facebook and support all three races. Even if you are not a runner, but you are a walker or maybe you know someone looking to run one if not all three races.

If you are looking to sign up for the Mudathalon in Valpo, join our team NWI Region Runners – NWI Mudders running the 9:45am heat!

I am sure you have seen a few of the NWI Region Runners shirts being worn around at the races. Anyone interested in ordering a NWI Region Runners short sleeve shirt or tank top please contact Tom Little or Rick Gosser with NWI Region Runners. All proceeds go to NWI Region Runners which allows us to hold the “FREE” fun runs, and group runs. We have men’s and ladies sizes available in both the short sleeve and the tank top. This is a high quality tech shirt. There is no membership, no requirements, or group that you are required to run with in order to order one of these shirts. We are just about promoting the sport and recreation of running.

Follow us on Facebook at NWI Region Runners' to check for updates on group run locations and other fun stuff that is happening in the NWI running community….. We are constantly building and having fun!

Together we can promote the sport and recreation of running in Northwest Indiana. We would also like to thank our sponsors; Harbor Buick GMC in Portage, IN, Gosser Corporate Sales in Crown Point, IN, NWIndianaLife.com of Northwest Indiana, Strack and Van Til in Crown Point, IN, Harbor Chevrolet Buick GMC in Michigan City, IN, Diamond In The Rough Sports Training in Lake Village, IN, Calumet Region Strider’s in Griffith, IN.

For those who would like to donate to the Portage Food Pantry, but are unable to attend the fun run, Harbor Buick GMC in Portage on US HWY 6 (ask for Denise Carpenter), Harbor Chevrolet Buick GMC in Michigan City on HWY 421 (ask for Taylor Van Sickle), and ValpoLife.com in Valparaiso at 5 Napoleon St. (ask for Theresa Potesta), have volunteered to be drop off locations for any nonperishable food donations. We ask that all food donations be dropped off no later than Friday March 9th, 2012 by 5pm. Gosser Corporate Sales in Crown Point is offering to personally pick up your items, contact Rick at 219-808-9888.

Together We Can Make A Difference!

http://www.nwiregionrunners.com

To become a sponsor or supporter of NWI Region Runners’ contact: Tom Little at 219-405-5528 or thomasalittle@comcast.net Rick Gosser at 219-808-9888 or sales@gossercorpsales.com