Valparaiso, Indiana · Saturday, June 27, 2026
The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge is a 50k, relay, trail running, and ultra event held on Saturday, June 27, 2026. It is located at 2651 Clifford Rd in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Please read all the rules so you understand the event.
Race starts at 8:00 am ends at 6:00 pm
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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.
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Health is wealth. What started out as an invitation for Church members to join Pastor Mike in a 10k run, has turned into an annual community FAMILY FUN event focused on togetherness, health, education, food, and fun! Come join us as we walk/run to improve our health and get information, free giveaways, blood pressure checks and more from our vendors. Any profit will be used towards renovation for re-opening of the Northwest Indiana Friendship House.
Children of all ages are welcome! We have an entire staff to supervise and entertain your children with outdoor games, balloon expressions, and face painting during and after your walk/run at no cost to you. Please note, if your child (10+) wants to participate in the walk/run, there will be a small registration cost to cover those expenses.
A light breakfast and brunch can also be enjoyed at no cost.
JOIN THE FUN - BLESS YOUR PASTOR!
Join the Fun! We are blessing the PASTOR of the Church with the most people in attendance with a $150 gift card. Participation in Join the Fun is free; however, every adult and every child must register to let us know you are attending. If registering for the Race, please do not register for Join the Fun (you will still be counted). NOTE: your participation will not be counted if you are not in attendance.
Details
WHEN
Saturday, September 14th
Check-in, Packet Pick-up and Registration: 7:00 AM-7:30 AM
Pre-Race Announcements: 7:45 AM
Race Start: 8:00 AM
WHERE
Marquette Park
1 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(Area 5)
ENTRY FEES/DEADLINES
WALK/RUN
Registration for the Race Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $40.00 plus $3.75 fee
Race Day Registrants: your T-shirt and Medal will be mailed to you 2-weeks after the Race. You will not receive a race day goodie bag on-site.
JOIN THE FUN
Registration for Join the Fun Ends @ 9:00am September 14th: $0
Race Day Sign-up: $5
Thank you for your support!
No refunds but may send a substitute.
AWARDS
Special award to the top overall finisher in each category as per below:
5 mile Run
5 mile Walk
2.5 mile Run
2.5 mile Walk
1.25 mile Run
1.25 mile Walk
NOTES
Event will happen rain or shine.
Please no dogs or other pets other than service animals.
Bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are prohibited.
The course incorporates both paved surfaces and trails. Please wear proper footwear and be aware of terrain.
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