Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk

P.O. BOX 518, GASTON IN

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Gaston Lions Club 5K Run/Walk Overview

The GASTON LIONS CLUB 5K RUN/WALK will start with registration at the Wes-Del Elementary School at 500 East Jackson Street, Gaston, IN 47342 at 7:00 AM on SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025. After registration is closed at 8:00 AM, a meeting will be held for participants and then everyone will precede to the starting line. The race will start promptly at 8:30 AM in the Town of Gaston and finish at the Gaston Lions Club Park.

📝 Important Registration Details

Registration Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Shuttle Registration: Must register by 7:30 AM for shuttle service.
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Wes-Del Elementary School, Gaston, IN

🏞️ Race Course Information

The course will start on the corner of South Washington and Vine Streets, continue through the town of Gaston, south on the Cardinal Greenway, east onto Country Road 750 N, north on County Road 450 W and end at the Gaston Lions Club Park, 7449 W. CR 850 N. The course is mostly flat, with many straight sections so is conducive to recording good times.

👮‍♂️ Safety and Support

Course Support: Each turn will be manned by a Gaston Lions Club Member or police officer.
Mile Markers: Placed each half mile on the route, not directly on the trail surface.
Water Stations: One or two will be provided depending on temperature.
Finish Line Amenities: Snacks and drinks will be provided.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

Awards will be given to the Top three finishers in each of the ten age groups for male and female and the overall male and female run winners. There will be LOTS of DOOR PRIZES! All preregistered runners and walkers will receive a T-shirt. Race day shirts may be limited.

👶 Kids Fun Run

A FREE KIDS FUN RUN will be held at the Gaston Lions Club Park after the 5K Run is complete at about 9:15 AM. The KIDS FUN RUN is a distance of about a quarter mile. All Kids participating in the Fun Run will receive an award.