Running races in or near Gary, IN
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Gary, IN area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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9:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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10:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Emerald Cup Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/16 Tour ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Emerald Cup Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/16 Tour ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Emerald Cup Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/21 Tour ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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2027 Heartland Series - Day 3 (IN)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Ditka Dash
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 07-12-2027
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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11:00 a.m. Wave - Ditka Dash 5K
Organization: Ditka Dash
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Child (2 and up)
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Holiday Bus Tour Adult
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-16-2026
Description: Join thousands of Chicago superfans at Soldier Field for ...
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Emerald Cup Holiday LIghts Bus Tour 12/21 Tour ...
Organization: Devine Nutrition Inc.
Date of Race: 12-21-2026
Description: Come join the fun for our Annual Holiday Lights Bus Tour! ...
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Mudhen 5k Trail Run - Mudhen 5k Trail ...
Organization: Chicago Park District
Date of Race: 03-13-2027
Description: Event details and schedule
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Mudhen 5k Trail Run at Big Marsh
Organization: Chicago Park District
Date of Race: 03-13-2027
Description: Event details and schedule
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Urban Adventure Hike (Chicago Riverwalk)
Organization: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Date of Race: 05-23-2027
Description: Registration will close on Sunday, May 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
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Complete list of running events in and near Gary, IN: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Gary
Gary (IN) is a city in Lake County with an estimated population of 80,294.[4]
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