The Lake Run

2026 Race Theme will be "International Harry Potter Day" which is observed May 2nd.  International Harry Potter Day was officially declared by David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain at the time, in 2012. It is designated to be on the 2nd of May, the day Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort during the Battle of Hogwarts, and the day that the Battle of Hogwarts and the Second Wizarding War ended.Two new categories, fastest witch, wizard or muggle. Costumes required. Along with no-time, no-shirt option.The first Lake Run, a loop around Lake Bloomington, was held in 1982 and had 224 finishers. The race became an annual event, added a shorter loop and continues to grow each year.  In addition to the standard age group classifications, the race has footpounder classes for men over 220 lb and women over 190 lb, as well as footpounder light: 190-219 lb (men) and 150lb - 179lb  (women).You can choose from the 12K which is 7.44 miles in length, 4.37 Mile, or 3 Mile Walk, each have