25th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 25th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in beautiful Chesterton, Indiana! This exciting event benefits St. Patrick School and features a scenic course that winds through the picturesque Indiana Dunes State Park. Participants will enjoy waived park admission, and families can join in the fun with a Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM, followed by the competitive 5K run at 9:00 AM and a non-competitive walk at 9:01 AM.
Early packet pickup is available on March 13 and 14, ensuring a smooth race day experience. Awards will be given to top runners in various categories, including overall winners and age group awards for both kids and adults. Don't miss out on this festive opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit! Join the fun and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a memorable run!
Early packet pickup is available on March 13 and 14, ensuring a smooth race day experience. Awards will be given to top runners in various categories, including overall winners and age group awards for both kids and adults. Don't miss out on this festive opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit! Join the fun and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a memorable run!
Organiser's Description
DESCRIPTION
Please join us for the 25th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K benefiting St. Patrick School in Chesterton. The course uses paved roads and winds through the scenic Indiana Dunes State Park. Park admission is waived for participants. Student discount available. Race Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after February 24th.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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
We encourage participants to utilize early packet pickup if possible, to avoid race-day lines.
Early Packet Pickup
- Thursday, March 13 - 10am-5:30pm - Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
- Friday, March 14 - 4:30pm-7PM Val's Pizza,112 S 11th St, Chesterton
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, March 15 7:00am at the Indiana Dunes State Park City West Shelter. Online registration will close at 8:55am.
AWARDS
5K awards will be given as follows:
. Overall Male & Female winner
. Overall Masters (40+) Male & Female winner
. Kids age group awards, 0-18 years, 1st-6th place*
. Adult age group awards, 1st-3rd place*
. Clydesdale (210+ lbs)/Athena (170+ lbs), 1st-3rd
. Kids Fun Run - all participants will receive a finisher prize
*Age Groups are top male & top female runners 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+
Awards will be available on-site after the race. After race day, awards will be available for 14 days at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso during regular business hours.
MORE INFORMATION
Facebook - www.facebook.com/runninwiththeirish
St. Patricks School - https://www.stpatsparish.org/our-school/
For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please use the contact button below.
Please join us for the 25th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K benefiting St. Patrick School in Chesterton. The course uses paved roads and winds through the scenic Indiana Dunes State Park. Park admission is waived for participants. Student discount available. Race Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after February 24th.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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
We encourage participants to utilize early packet pickup if possible, to avoid race-day lines.
Early Packet Pickup
- Thursday, March 13 - 10am-5:30pm - Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
- Friday, March 14 - 4:30pm-7PM Val's Pizza,112 S 11th St, Chesterton
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, March 15 7:00am at the Indiana Dunes State Park City West Shelter. Online registration will close at 8:55am.
AWARDS
5K awards will be given as follows:
. Overall Male & Female winner
. Overall Masters (40+) Male & Female winner
. Kids age group awards, 0-18 years, 1st-6th place*
. Adult age group awards, 1st-3rd place*
. Clydesdale (210+ lbs)/Athena (170+ lbs), 1st-3rd
. Kids Fun Run - all participants will receive a finisher prize
*Age Groups are top male & top female runners 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+
Awards will be available on-site after the race. After race day, awards will be available for 14 days at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso during regular business hours.
MORE INFORMATION
Facebook - www.facebook.com/runninwiththeirish
St. Patricks School - https://www.stpatsparish.org/our-school/
For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please use the contact button below.
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
-
1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
This is an untimed, non-competitive fun run -
5K Non Competitive Fitness Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (9:01AM EDT)
$27.50
This is an untimed, non-competitive walk
25th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K