Tour de LaPorte takes place August 21-22.
Stan Maddux, Files, The Times
Carrie Steinweg Times correspondent
Check the information with the venues as opening hours may change, class sizes may be limited, pre-registration or online scheduling may be required, and some options may be restricted to members only.
Faithful 3 mile run and 1 mile family fun stroll
AUGUST 21, 8:00 a.m., 301 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka. runsignup.com. This timed race takes you along the scenic Mishawaka river path that begins at Battell Park Bandshell. There is a family-friendly walk at 9 a.m.
21.-22. AUGUST. 6:30 am Events begin and end at Cummings Lodge, 350 Grangemouth Road, LaPorte. runsignup.com. Attend one of several events at this long-running event presented by the YMCA to the LaPorte County Family. On August 21, you can take part in the half marathon from 6.30 a.m., the 5K from 7.30 a.m., the 5K Non-Competitive Walk or the Mini TDL obstacle course from 9.30 a.m. on August 22, with start times for different groups: 100- and 60- Mile groups at 6:30 a.m., 40-mile groups at 7:30 a.m., 25- and 15-mile groups at 8:30 a.m., and a 5-mile casual group.
Extra Mile & New Balance Brew Tour
AUGUST 25, 6:30 p.m. 501 Silhavy Road, Valparaiso. Join the Extra Mile Fitness Company, New Balance and Wings, etc. for a free run or stroll where New Balance shares the latest in shoes. It will be a 3 mile run / walk followed by raffles for registered participants and a brewery tasting for those 21 and older.
