26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $13.72 - $28.56
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 26th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the 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 can look forward to a thrilling day filled with a competitive 5K run starting at 9:00 AM, followed by a non-competitive 5K walk at 9:01 AM. Kids can also join in the fun with a special Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM!
New for this year, all finishers of the 5K will receive a shiny finisher medal, making this event even more memorable! Don't miss out on the chance to snag a race shirt—be sure to register by February 23rd to guarantee yours. With awards for various age groups and categories, including overall male and female winners and unique Clydesdale and Athena divisions, this event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit and healthy living. Join us for a fun and rewarding day in the great outdoors!
New for this year, all finishers of the 5K will receive a shiny finisher medal, making this event even more memorable! Don't miss out on the chance to snag a race shirt—be sure to register by February 23rd to guarantee yours. With awards for various age groups and categories, including overall male and female winners and unique Clydesdale and Athena divisions, this event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit and healthy living. Join us for a fun and rewarding day in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
DESCRIPTION
Please join us for the 26th 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 23rd.
NEW FOR 2026! FINISHER MEDALS!
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 12 - 10am-5:30pm - Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
- Friday, March 13 - 3:30pm-7PM Val's Pizza,112 S 11th St, Chesterton
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, March 14 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
NEW THIS YEAR....... ALL 5K FINSIHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL!
*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 during the postrace ceremony. 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 26th 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 23rd.
NEW FOR 2026! FINISHER MEDALS!
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 12 - 10am-5:30pm - Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
- Friday, March 13 - 3:30pm-7PM Val's Pizza,112 S 11th St, Chesterton
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, March 14 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
NEW THIS YEAR....... ALL 5K FINSIHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL!
*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 during the postrace ceremony. 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
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5K Run
Incl. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.56
-
1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$13.72
This is an untimed, non-competitive fun run -
5K Non Competitive Fitness Walk
Incl. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:01AM CDT)
$28.56
This is an untimed, non-competitive walk
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Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N CR-25, Chesterton, 46304, IN, United States
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