FeNGke 5K Fun Run & Walk

Take a role in history as we officially present the new Mike Metz Fen trail to the public with its first 5k Fun Run & Walk!!

FeNGke is the phonetic spelling of funky!  Dress up in a FUNKY, family-friendly, fun costume for a chance to win a fun prize for the best overall costume!

WHERE AND WHEN

• Pine Knob Park  2825 E. St. Rd 120, Howe, IN
• Google Directions 

SCHEDULE

• Saturday, April 22, 2023
• 8 am - 9:45 am: Walk-in registration and packet pickup
• Walk to the starting point - Mike Metz Trail Head
• 10:00 am: Ribbon cutting ceremony at Mike Metz Fen Trailhead
• 10:15 am: Approximate start of 5k Fun Run & Walk 

A FEW THINGS

• This is NOT a timed race!!  This is designed to be a fun family event for all who want to participate by walking, running, jogging, rolling, or any above combination.  Have fun, visit, and enjoy the scenery!
• Trails are crushed limestone and boardwalk. 
• No passing on the boardwalk unless someone steps into a rest side spot.
• Be courteous of faster runners and allow them to pass at the first available spot.

TICKETS

Online EventBrite Registration   

Paper registration forms are available at Park Office 260-854-2225.

$30 Ticket - Full Goody Bag Available until April 9, 2023 Includes T-shirt Fun mystery items After-run lunch

$15 Ticket - Run/Walk Ticket Available up to the day of the fun run - CASH ONLY After-run lunch

After-run lunch is free for fun run/walk participants.  Lunch is available to family and friends for a CASH ONLY donation to the LaGrange County Department of Parks & Recreation.

PRIZES

Fun awards will be given to the first male and female finishers in four age divisions:

• Child: ages 10-12
• Teen: ages 13-19
• Adult: ages 20-50
• Masters: ages 51 & up

One fun award will be given to the OVERALL best, funkiest costume!!  Let's see what you got!

FULL GOODY BAG - T-SHIRT DESIGN

Graphic on front - Event sponsors printed on the back.

BE AN EVENT SPONSOR!!

To become an event sponsor, contact the Park Office at 260-854-2225 OR Chris at 260-466-1983.

• Product Sponsor
• $100 Sponsor
• $200 Sponsor - Bold larger print

Event Sponsors to date include:

• Billman & Sons Propane
• Farmers State Bank
• Friends of LaGrange County Parks
• Lake City Bank
• Partners Brand Seed Company
• Sanford & Sons Cedar Golf Course
• Schlemmer Hardware

Indemnification Waiver

LaGrange County Department of Parks & Recreation is not responsible for personal injury, loss of items/children, or death. You are participating at your own risk, knowing that boardwalks may be slippery from dew or rain and limestone trails may have loose stones, standing water (rain), and be uneven in spots. By purchasing a ticket and participating in the fenGke 5K Fun Run/Walk at Pine Knob Park, Howe, IN, you (and your family) are hereby agreeing to NOT hold LaGrange County Department of Parks & Recreation, LaGrange County Government, and any employees, volunteers, representatives of aforementioned, responsible for any injury, loss, or death. I know, but we have to put it in here now. Have fun!!

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