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Events Near Newtown IN

Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Oakwood, IL
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Sham Rock 5k Greencastle

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Almost Home Restaurant
Greencastle, IN
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Three Forks Wild Turkey

Three Forks Wild Turkey

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Danville, IL
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West Central Indiana Banquet

West Central Indiana Banquet

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Veedersburg, IN
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Victory Race - Marathon, Half, and 5K

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 8:30am
Vermillion Rise Mega Park
Hillsdale, IN
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Purdue Ducks Unlimited Bingo

Purdue Ducks Unlimited Bingo

Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 at 5:30pm
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Battle of the Badges 5K

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:00am
Moontown Brewery
Whitestown, IN
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Purdue Agriculture Spring Fest

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00am
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
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Two Rivers Ducks Unlimited Ladies Wine Event

Two Rivers Ducks Unlimited Ladies Wine Event

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 1:00pm
Carpenter Creek Cellars
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Moore's to Moore's 5K in Benefit of the Mike and Mackenzie Meyer Scholarship

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 7:00pm
Moores Bar & Restaurant
Greencastle, IN
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The Challenge 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 7:30pm
France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center
West Lafayette, IN
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Dino Trail Run

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 9:00am
West Lafayette, IN
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Steps for Hope Race Against Alzheimer's 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 3:30pm
Westminster Village
West Lafayette, IN
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Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Sportsman's Night Out

Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Sportsman's Night Out

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 5:30pm
Clinton County 4-H Building
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Frog Hop Five 5K Run and Walk

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:30am
Foster Park
Goodland, IN
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