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The History
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”.
The Festival – Using our Past to Benefit Our Future!
Join us for this themed family event as we use our past to benefit local police organizations.
It starts with our timed 5K Run & Walk or 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk. Join us afterwards for food & merchandise vendors, live music and police demonstrations. Have your mug shot taken! Walk among vintage cars. Come as a gangster, flapper or police officer and enter the costume contests!
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. Vintage cars from the era may also be parked along the route. Add to the atmosphere yourself by coming dressed as a gangster, police officer, or flapper.
Your 5K Entry Fee Includes:
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
Costume Contests! Come dressed as a police officer, gangster or flapper.
Casting your vote for your favorite charity!
COST through June 26th for the 5K Run & Walk: $18 for adults. $12 for kids (ages 12 & under). Wicking shirts available through June 23rd at the extra cost of $10.
Register Online.
Get a free Gangster Hat when you pre-register for the race at Carriage Court Pizza. Available for a limited time.
Event day registration for the 5K Race: $25 all ages. Limited number of shirts available for purchase at the event.
If you have any questions, email us at Tim@yourhometownevents.com
SPONSORS:
An event like this is only possible through the generosity of our race sponsors. Sponsorships are still needed to help cover the costs of race t-shirts, insurance, course management, etc. Please consider adding your business to our list of sponsors. Stop in and visit our current sponsors and thank them for supporting our events.