CKF's 5K for Life
From The Chris Klug Foundation
- Date Sat 19th September 2026 - Thu 24th September 2026
- Time 10:30AM CDT
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the second annual CKF's 5K for Life, organized by The Chris Klug Foundation! Join us on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at the scenic Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana, for an uplifting event that promotes the vital message of organ, eye, and tissue donation. This year, we’re excited to introduce a virtual component, so you can participate from anywhere, even if you’re not local to Chesterton!
This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, whether you choose to walk or run the 5K. With over 103,000 individuals in the U.S. awaiting life-saving transplants, your involvement can make a real difference. Registration opens at 9 AM, and the race kicks off at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a day filled with community spirit, local vendors, music, and a complimentary race t-shirt for all participants. Registration is just $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. Whether you're running solo or forming a team, every step you take supports the mission of CKF to educate and inspire the importance of organ donation. Don’t miss out—sign up today and help us
This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, whether you choose to walk or run the 5K. With over 103,000 individuals in the U.S. awaiting life-saving transplants, your involvement can make a real difference. Registration opens at 9 AM, and the race kicks off at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a day filled with community spirit, local vendors, music, and a complimentary race t-shirt for all participants. Registration is just $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. Whether you're running solo or forming a team, every step you take supports the mission of CKF to educate and inspire the importance of organ donation. Don’t miss out—sign up today and help us
Organiser's Description
Join us on September 19th 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-savinng transplant 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!
Currently, in the United States over 103,000 individuals are awaiting life-savinng transplant 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
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CKF's 5K for Life
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 30 JUN -
Kids 5K for Life
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 30 JUN -
Virtual 5k for Life
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
OPENS 30 JUNJoin 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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