8 running, walking, and fun run events in Chesterton, Indiana

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• The Second Annual Run The Spectrum 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us on April 25th, 2026 for the Second Annual Run the Spectrum 5K at Coffee Creek Water Preserve in Chesterton Indiana . A community celebration of inclusion, awareness, and support for...

  Join us on April 25th, 2026 for the Second Annual Run the Spectrum 5K at Coffee Creek Water Preserve in Chesterton Indiana . A community celebration of inclusion, awareness, and support for individuals and families affected by autism. This uplifting event welcomes runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities.

  Participants can enjoy area featuring local nonprofits dedicated to autism support and advocacy, who will be on-site handing out resources, information, and giveaways. Stick around for complimentary snacks and beverages, perfect for refueling and connecting with fellow participants.

  Whether you're running for a cause, supporting a loved one, or simply enjoying a day of community fun, the Run the Spectrum 5K is an inspiring way to make a difference. Lace up, show up, and help us celebrate the diverse and beautiful spectrum of our community!

  5k Run Walk

  2401 Village Point, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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• Indiana Dunes Trail Work Series [runnersforpubliclands.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Tue, May 05, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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  Runner's for Public Lands (RPL) is excited to partner with Trailblazer Running and the National Park Service (NPS) to present the 2026 Indiana Dunes Trail Work Series.

  This project brings our local...

  Runner's for Public Lands (RPL) is excited to partner with Trailblazer Running and the National Park Service (NPS) to present the 2026 Indiana Dunes Trail Work Series.

  This project brings our local community of runners together to learn about and care for the living landscapes we run with. Through repetitive, hands-on service events with an educational component, we can share ecological values and create strong connections that inspire runners to care for the people and places they love.

  This Trail Work Series will include 4 independent trail work events, each with its own unique educational component. Based on the location of each trail work we have identified a relevant topic to learn about. The educational topics may include native vs. invasive flora, trail building/maintaining, and the importance of wetlands. We are working with the National Park Service to provide expert insights on these topics. Participants are not required to attend all four events but are encouraged to, and can earn prizes/incentives for attending multiple events.

  Each event will be approved by the NPS and led by Trailblazer Running volunteer leaders and NPS Staff and volunteers. All volunteers will be required to sign an NPS waiver before volunteering.

  Runners for Public Lands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds inclusive running communities dedicated to protecting the environment. To bring our mission to life, we create pathways in local communities that connect runners with opportunities to learn about the lands and the people they are running with. We develop programs, resources, and events in partnership with cultural and environmental experts, established land stewarding organizations, indigenous leaders, and other non-profits. RPL’s mission doesn’t stop at awareness and education. Our ultimate goal is to inspire and spark action so that more runners want to get involved and actively care for the people in their community and the places where they run.

  Run Trail

  1100 N Mineral Springs Rd, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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• Father's Day 5K & 10K [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  Father's Day 5K & 10K

  Imagination Glen East Soccer Fields, Iron Horse Heritage Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304

  This is event #6 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT...

  Father's Day 5K & 10K

  Imagination Glen East Soccer Fields, Iron Horse Heritage Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304

  This is event #6 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES

  Overall & Age Group Awards

  Awards will be presented for both the 5K and 10K runs. Both races qualify for Race the Region Series points – Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 & 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

  Race Course:

  The course is relatively flat and will be on the paved bike trail.

  Registration and packet pick up:

  ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE MORNING UNTIL 7:30 AM.

  Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available Friday, June 19th from 11 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, June 20th from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

  Onsite packet pick up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30 AM

  10K Run starts at 7:30AM

  5K Run/walk starts at 7:45AM

  Participants must start with 5 minutes of the official start of each race. Participants failing to cross the starting line at the appropriate time may result in disqualification.

  "BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE” race features include:

  • Custom Finishers Award

  • 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

  Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by June 10th.

  Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.

  5k 10k Run Trail Walk

  N State Rd 149, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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• CKF's 5K for Life [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  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...

  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!

  5k Run Virtual Walk

  Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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• Race to the Sunset 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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  This is event #9 in the Race the Region Racing Series.

  Join us for a new challenge this September. In addition to competing for overall and age group awards, participants will be racing to beat the...

  This is event #9 in the Race the Region Racing Series.

  Join us for a new challenge this September. In addition to competing for overall and age group awards, participants will be racing to beat the sunset. All finishers will receive a finisher medal, but those finishing before the sun sets will receive a special finisher medal to commemorate the achievement.

  6:20PM - 5K Run Starts

  7:20PM - Awards

  Awards and post-race activities will be hosted at Dunes Pavilion Roof Top Restaurant and Bar. In addition to our usual post-race snacks, food and beverages will be available for purchase on the Roof Top

  ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE DAY UNTIL 6:10 PM.

  Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available September 18th and 19th from 10AM - 6PM, and September 20th from Noon - 3PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

  Onsite packet pick up will be available on race day beginning at 5PM

  Race starts at 6:20PM Participants must start before 6:30PM. Anyone starting after 6:30PM will be assigned a the gun time for their start and will be subject to disqualification.

  "BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE” race features include:

  Custom Finishers Medals for all participants (those who finish before the sunsets will receive a special finisher medal)

  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

  Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by August 31st.

  Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.

  5k Run

  25 E N, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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• Duneland Half Marathon and 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  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...

  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

  3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail

  1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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• Festivus 5K Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Dec 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM

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  Race the Region’s FESTIVUS 5K (The 12th race in the Race the Region Series)

  Hosted by Race the Region

  Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304

  "BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT...

  Race the Region’s FESTIVUS 5K (The 12th race in the Race the Region Series)

  Hosted by Race the Region

  Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304

  "BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE”.

  • Custom Finishers Medal

  • Custom Finishers Certificate

  • 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

  Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards. Miniature Festivus Poles will be awarded to: – Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 10 & 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

  ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP and REGISTRATION

  Friday, December 11th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN.

  RACE DAY

  Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304.

  Participants must be registered before November 17th to guarantee shirt sizes and availability.

  The kid's fun run is non-competitive.

  For each participant in the 5K, their start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. Participants must start within 5 minutes of the official start of the race. Anyone starting after that will be assigned the gun time as their starting time and will be 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.

  Awards will be presented starting at 9:30 AM or immediately after the last finisher.

  1k 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  101 Broadway, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304, United States
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