# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Walk For Peace 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the POP 5K Walk for Peace, a community event dedicated to promoting peace, health, hope, and opportunity for young people across Northwest Indiana.

This event is FREE and open to everyone!

Hosted by Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) in partnership with the National Medical Association (NMA), this family-friendly event brings together residents, healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, faith leaders, and community organizations to stand united against youth violence while celebrating the power of community.

This is more than a walk.

Throughout the morning, participants can enjoy community resources, health and safety demonstrations, family-friendly activities, local vendors, music, and opportunities to connect with organizations working to make our neighborhoods safer and healthier.

Whether you're walking in honor of someone, supporting our youth, or simply looking for a positive way to give back, there's a place for you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gary/national-walk-for-peace-5k/200030545311458
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gary
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Marquette Park Gary
- **lat**: 41.620311939481
- **long**: -87.252919773247
- **full address**: Marquette Park Gary, 1 N Grand Blvd,Gary,IN,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Walk For Peace 5K being held?
  - **A:** National Walk For Peace 5K takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am at Marquette Park Gary, 1 N Grand Blvd,Gary,IN,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Walk For Peace 5K?
  - **A:** National Walk For Peace 5K is organized by P.O.P on Youth Violence.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Walk For Peace 5K is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If National Walk For Peace 5K sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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