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
Join the excitement at the 26th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the beautiful Chesterton, Porter area! This vibrant event supports St. Patrick School and takes participants through the picturesque Indiana Dunes State Park, with waived park admission for all runners and walkers. The day kicks off bright and early with race day packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a fun-filled Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM and the competitive 5K run at 9:00 AM, alongside a non-competitive 5K walk.
Runners of all ages can look forward to exciting awards for various categories, including overall winners, age group placements, and special recognitions for Clydesdales and Athenas. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in this community celebration of fitness and fun! Be sure to register early to secure your race shirt and enjoy a fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and celebration.
Runners of all ages can look forward to exciting awards for various categories, including overall winners, age group placements, and special recognitions for Clydesdales and Athenas. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in this community celebration of fitness and fun! Be sure to register early to secure your race shirt and enjoy a fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and celebration.
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.
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
*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 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.
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
*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. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.56
OPENS 01 DEC -
1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$13.72
OPENS 01 DECThis 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
OPENS 01 DECThis is an untimed, non-competitive walk
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