Jail Break 5K
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Event overview
The Jail Break 5K is scheduled for November 8, 2025, in Crown Point, Indiana (226 South Main Street). The event is a 5K run/walk held on a flat, scenic route along tree-lined Main Street. The course begins in front of the historic Old Sheriff's House and Jail, a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places; a notable jail escape occurred there in 1934. The race benefits the Old Sheriff's House Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that preserves the former Lake County sheriff's residence and jail for museum, educational, and research use.
Registration, packet pick-up, and awards
Early registration pricing (before October 27, 2025) is $25 without a shirt and $30 with a shirt. Registration after October 28, 2025 is $30 without a shirt and $35 with a shirt. Race day registration and packet pick-up are available at the event location; fees on race day are listed as $35 with a shirt and $40 without a shirt. Shirt sizes are guaranteed only for registrations completed by October 27, 2025. Pre-race packet pick-up is offered November 6 and 7 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN.
All participants receive a finisher’s medal. The event uses timing mats and chip timing with live results delivered by text and email. Awards include overall and masters top finishers plus top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups. Course support ends 1 hour and 15 minutes after the official start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.