Race to the Sunset 5k

Join us for a no‑pressure triathlon training day designed for every athlete—whether you’re gearing up for a 70.3, an Olympic distance, or just want to tackle one or two disciplines. Swim, bike, and run at your own pace with zero expectations and no medals—just you, your goals, and a supportive community. All swimmers must use a buoy, and while the day is self‑supported, the club will provide on‑course nutrition and bike support to keep you moving strong. It’s the perfect chance to train, test your limits, and enjoy the journey.

Olympic and 70.3 distances routes, or pick any of the things you want to do.

Swim in Lake Michigan (swim course may vary depending on lake conditions)

Bike around Beverly Shores and Porter County (two loops for 70.3)

Run around Beverly Shores (two loops for 70.3)

Start and transition at Kemil Beach (A national park pass is required)

FREE Training day for all NWI Tri members.

All non-members must purchase annual NWI Tri Membership below for $45

MEMBERSHIP LINK HERE

This is a training event, and not a race. There is no pressure to complete all swim/bike/run. Want to just swim? Want to aquabike? Want to do one loop of the run? You pick. There will be no timing, no awards, and no race swag. NWI TRI will provide cold water, Gatorade endurance, and some nutrition at Kemil beach parking lot.

Routes will be shared closer to the event.

Please read all the rules so you understand the event.

Race starts at 8:00 am ends at 6:00 pm

Chupacabra, in Latin American popular legend, a monstrous creature that attacks animals and consumes their blood. The name is derived from the Spanish words chupar (“to suck”) and cabra (“goat”) and can be translated as “goat-sucker.” As a fearsome but probably nonexistent creature, the chupacabra has been characterized as the southern equivalent of the Sasquatch.

This endurance event just might “chupar” the life of you. Please join us if you dare!

Runners receive a limited-edition t-shirt and a Chupacabra wooden medal.

Rules:

We will start the clock every hour, you have one hour to finish that loop. The trail loop is 4-4.1 miles with just a small pavement section. If you don’t finish the loop in one hour you are OUSTED from the race!

Save your strength as we determine winners by who runs the final loop the fastest.

NO PACERS

No human or animal pacers allowed. Violating this rule results in a DQ.

Start/finish area

There is room for you to set up your own crew station at the shelter. Gatorade, water and snacks will be provided.

PRIZES

You receive chips ONLY after you completed 4 loops. We would like to push you to achieve a new distance goal this year.

Complete 4, 5, or 6 loops receive a red chip for each loop completed.

Complete 7, 8, or 9 loops receive a blue chip for each loop completed.

You can use those chips to turn into the prize tables. Each table will have a tablecloth corresponding with the color of the poker chip. Turn your chips in a select your prize. Red Chip table has shirts, coffee mug and other items from the previous Crazy Legs Race Series events. Blue Chip table as various gift cards. Blue Chip table contains free entries for Crazy Legs Race Series events.

What is Cryptozoology? a pseudoscience and subculture that searches for and studies unknown, legendary, or extinct animals whose present existence is disputed or unsubstantiated, particularly those popular in folklore, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, Yeti, the chupacabra, the Jersey Devil, or the Mokele-mbembe.

Running with the Big Dogs 5k Run and 2-mile Dog Stroll

You can run or walk with or without your dog

Dogs must be on a leash (6 ft. max) at all times. All dogs must have a current rabies inoculation. Puppies six months of age or younger, or female dogs in any stage of heat, will not be allowed to participate. In addition, a dog whose behavior is unruly or might prove hazardous to other participants, dogs or spectators will be asked to leave the race. We urge you to consult with your veterinarian before registering for this race. He/she may advise you not to participate due to your pet’s health status.

All registered participants receive a cotton t-shirt design will be posted as the race nears

All dogs that complete the walk or run receive a medal

Link to course

Part of the proceeds will be donated to Humane Indiana

The purpose Crazy Legs Race Series (CLRS) is to promote non-pavement/pavement races in the Northwest Indiana region through the development and management of new and existing races. At all our events you will experience fun and challenging course design in a low-key atmosphere. Races will be held in parks or areas in the Lake, Porter and Laporte counties.

Join us on September 19th at Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, IN, for the second annual CKF's 5k for Life. New this year, we will also have a virtual component in case you are not local to the Chesterton area! We will bring the community together to share the message of organ, eye, and tissue donation and show the world what a transplant makes possible.

Currently, in the United States over 103,000 individuals are awaiting life-savinng transplant and only 48% of Americans sign up to help them while 96% say they agree with organ donation.CKF aims to educate and inspire individuals to make a difference and register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. We welcome everyone to participate in our 5k, whether you have a connection to donation and transplant, or want to get out and be active. This event is for all ages and abilities. You can walk or run the race, whichever you are comfortable with. We will have local vendors, all racers will receive a t-shirt, music, and more, so make sure you sign up today! Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for kids (Under 12).

Registration will open at 9 am, and the race will begin at 10:30 am!

You can register as an individual or as a team. If you cannot attend person but would like to support CKF, easily donate to a racer or generally to CKF through the donate button!

This will be Race #10 in the Race the Region series

Race features include:

• Certified Half Marathon Racecourse (5K is not certified)

• Custom race shirt

• Custom Finishers medals

• Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results

• Live results via text and email messaging

• All turns will have directional signs

• No processing fee for online signup

Awards:

Overall & Age Group Awards

Half Marathon - Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female (40 and over), and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.

5K - Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters Male and Female (40 and over) and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.

Finishers in both races will qualify for Race the Region Series points.

Race Course:

The race will start and end at Dogwood Park and will be primarily on the Duneland bike trail. Half Marathon certification #IN20016TDK

Race Registration Fees:

Half Marathon: Early registration before 10/12 - $45 with race shirt, $40 without a shirt.

Late registration after 10/12 - $50 with shirt, $45 without a shirt.

Race Day - $55 with race shirt, $50 without a shirt.

5K: Early registration before 10/12 - $30 with race shirt, $25 without a shirt.

Late registration after 10/12 - $35 with shirt, $30 without a shirt.

Race Day - $40 with shirt, $35 without a shirt.

Shirt sizes and availability only guaranteed if registered by Oct. 10th

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:

Early packet pick-up will be available at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. from October 23th and 24th from 10:00AM - 5PM.

RACE DAY

On site packet pick-up opens at 6:30 a.m.

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Online registration will remain open until the start of each race. Participants wanting to register on race day should do so at home before heading to the race site.

Each participant’s start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line.

Participants in the Half Marathon must start between 8:00AM to 8:05AM.

Participants in the 5K must start between 8:10AM to 8:15AM.

Runners failing to start within the assigned starting times for each race will be assigned the gun time for the start of their race and are subject to disqualification.

As participants finish, they will receive a text message and/or email with their finishing time. A list of overall finishing times for all competitors will be continually updated at www.thtiming.com while the race is in progress.

There is a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit for the half marathon. All runner support will conclude at 11:30AM