CKF's 5K for Life

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From The Chris Klug Foundation

  • Date Wed 10th September 2025 - Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 10:30AM CDT
  • Location Chesterton, Indiana
  • Price $16.90 - $22.20
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating CKF's 5K for Life, taking place on September 20th, 2025, at the beautiful Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana! Organized by The Chris Klug Foundation, this uplifting event aims to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation while celebrating the power of transplantation. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring a 5K run or walk suitable for all ages and abilities, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll.

New this year, we're excited to offer a virtual component, allowing everyone to join in from anywhere! With registration opening at 9 am, and the race kicking off at 10:30 am, don’t miss your chance to engage with the community and support a vital cause. Registration is just $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 12, and every participant will receive a special t-shirt. Enjoy local vendors, lively music, and the camaraderie of fellow supporters as we work together to inspire others to register as donors. Sign up today and make a difference in the lives of over 103,000 individuals awaiting life-saving transplants!

Organiser's Description

Join us on September 20th 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-savingng transpla,nt 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!

Races

  • CKF's 5K for Life

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (10:30AM CDT)

    $22.20

  • Kids 5K for Life

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (10:30AM CDT)

    $16.90

  • Virtual 5k for Life

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.20

    Join in the activities no matter where you live! You will have one week to complete the 5k virtually and submit your results, We will then send your t-shirt in the mail.

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Location

Coffee Creek Preserve, 2401 Village Point, Chesterton, 46304, IN, United States

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