5K races near Brazil

The Harvest Hustle 5K & Dog Walk is an annual fundraiser held at Norwayne Field to benefit Hope Restored Recovery Home in North Judson, Indiana. The event includes a 5K race for runners and walkers, with a dog walk starting shortly after. Race-day registration is available in the morning. Runners begin first, followed by walkers, and then participants with dogs. The event is designed for families and racers alike. All ages are welcome, and children five and under can participate for free. Awards will be presented to the first male, female, and child to finish. Every registered participant receives a t-shirt, and dogs participating in the dog walk receive a bandana. Following the race, the field will feature live music, face painting, bounce houses, and food vendors. Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet and require current vaccinations; proof is only needed if an incident occurs.

The Worthington Waddle 5K is an annual run/walk in Worthington, with race-morning packet pickup and registration at the park’s Community Building before a 9:00 a.m. start. Tri Kappa hosts the event, which is part of the Mag 7 series. Entry can include a shirt, but participants can skip the shirt for a small discount. The race is a 5K, with prizes that give it more personality than a standard local road race. The top male and female runners and walkers win turkeys, and walkers must complete the full distance to qualify. After the finish, participants receive doughnuts, hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, and fruit. There is also a prize for the “hammiest” costume. Proceeds benefit Worthington Tri Kappa’s charities.

Christmas in the Park is a December race held at Deming Park, 500 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, Indiana. Chick-fil-A of Terre Haute sponsors the event, which is associated with Wabash Valley Road Runners. The race features a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1-mile youth race known as the Reindeer Romp. Proceeds benefit Clothe a Child, with half of the funds directed to the organization. The Reindeer Romp begins before the 5K events. The 5K run and walk start later. Both adults and youth may participate in the 5K, while the Reindeer Romp is exclusively for youth. Awards are presented for overall finishers, in 5-year age categories, and for walkers. Walk participants should not run, as walkers are scored separately.

The annual running of this event honors Erin, who died at age 13. Her mother, Terri Neighbors, founded Erin's Purpose for mental health and suicide prevention. The organization offers Christian counseling, teen bible studies, and public speaking in schools. All participants receive awards, as do age group and competitive walk winners, fostering a supportive community.