Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton IN
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
🍀 Event Overview
- Race Title: 25th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K
- Beneficiary: St. Patrick School in Chesterton
- Location: Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, IN
- Date: March 15, 2025
🏃 Course Details
- Course Type: Paved roads
- Scenic Views: Winds through Indiana Dunes State Park
- Park Admission: Waived for participants
- Student Discount: Available
🕖 Race Day Schedule
- 7:00am: Race Day Packet Pick-up
- 8:30am: Kids Fun Run
- 9:00am: Competitive 5K Run
- 9:01am: Non-Competitive 5K Walk
📦 Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup:
- Thursday, March 13 - 10am-5:30pm at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
- Friday, March 14 - 4:30pm-7PM at Val's Pizza, 112 S 11th St, Chesterton
- Race Day Pickup: Saturday, March 15 - 7:00am at the Indiana Dunes State Park City West Shelter
- Online Registration Closure: 8:55am on race day
- Tip: Utilize early packet pickup to avoid race-day lines
🏆 Awards
- Overall Winners: Male & Female
- Masters Winners: Overall Male & Female (40+)
- Kids Age Group Awards: 0-18 years, 1st-6th place
- Adult Age Group Awards: 1st-3rd place
📅 Age Groups
- Categories: Top male & top female in each age group: 0-8: 9-10: 11-12: 13-14: 15-18: 19-24: 25-29: 30-34: 35-39: 40-44: 45-49: 50-54: 55-59: 60-64: 65-69: 70-74: 75-79: 80+
- Clydesdale/Athena Awards: 1st-3rd (Clydesdale: 210+ lbs, Athena: 170+ lbs)
- Kids Fun Run: All participants receive a finisher prize
- Award Availability: On-site after the race, or at Extra Mile Fitness Co. for 14 days post-race
ℹ️ More Information
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/runninwiththeirish
- St. Patrick’s School: https://www.stpatsparish.org/our-school/
- Contact: For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please use the contact button below
- Race Registration: Register Here
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