Jail Break 5K: A Morning Run Past Crown Point's Old Jail | Weekend Guide
Early-morning runners passing the historic red-brick Old Sheriff's House and Jail in Crown Point, Indiana
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Jail Break 5K: A Morning Run Past Crown Point's Old Jail

The Jail Break 5K sends runners past the historic Old Sheriff's House and Jail in downtown Crown Point on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, with the start around 8:30 a.m., hosted by Race the Region and the Old Sheriff's House Foundation.

Crown Point's Jail Break 5K turns a run into a downtown history tour on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026. The race starts around 8:30 a.m. at the Old Sheriff's House and Jail at 226 S Main St, the 19th-century jailhouse that anchors the city's historic district, and is hosted by Race the Region and the Old Sheriff's House Foundation. It is a flat, friendly course through the streets around the old courthouse square, so it works for first-timers and regular racers alike. Afterwards, the downtown square is steps away for coffee, breakfast, and a wander past the shops. Check RunSignup to confirm the start time and grab a spot.

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Jail Break 5K

Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, start around 8:30 a.m. at the Old Sheriff's House and Jail (226 S Main St). Check RunSignup for the exact start time and registration.

Old Sheriff's House and Jail

The 19th-century jail at 226 S Main St anchors the race start, a piece of Crown Point history in the middle of downtown.

Historic Downtown Square

Grab breakfast on the square after the race and make a morning of downtown Crown Point.

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Joanne Dal Santo

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