Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $30.00 - $45.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Duneland Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the picturesque town of Chesterton, Porter! This vibrant event, part of the Race the Region series, features a certified half marathon course and a fun 5K that promises to be a fantastic experience for runners of all levels. Whether you're chasing your personal best or simply enjoying the great outdoors, this race offers something for everyone.
Participants will start and finish at Dogwood Park, with the majority of the race taking place on the scenic Duneland bike trail. Runners can look forward to custom race shirts, unique finishers’ medals, and live results sent directly to their phones. With awards for overall and age group winners in both distances, there’s plenty of incentive to lace up those running shoes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the thrill of crossing that finish line. Register now to secure your spot and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community!
Participants will start and finish at Dogwood Park, with the majority of the race taking place on the scenic Duneland bike trail. Runners can look forward to custom race shirts, unique finishers’ medals, and live results sent directly to their phones. With awards for overall and age group winners in both distances, there’s plenty of incentive to lace up those running shoes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the thrill of crossing that finish line. Register now to secure your spot and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community!
Organiser's Description
This will be Race #10 in the Race the Region series
RACE FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Certified Half Marathon Racecourse (5K is not certified)
* Custom race shirt
* Custom Finishers medals
* Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
* Live results via text and email messaging
* All turns will have directional signs
* No processing fee for online signup
AWARDS:
Overall & Age Group Awards
Half Marathon - Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female (40 and over), and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.
5K - Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters Male and Female (40 and over) and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.
Finishers in both races will qualify for Race the Region Series points.
Race Course:
The race will start and end at Dogwood Park and will be primarily on the Duneland bike trail. Half Marathon certification #IN20016TDK
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
HALF MARATHON: Early registration before 10/12 - $45 with race shirt, $40 without a shirt.
Late registration after 10/12 - $50 with shirt, $45 without a shirt.
Race Day - $55 with race shirt, $50 without a shirt.
5K: Early registration before 10/12 - $30 with race shirt, $25 without a shirt.
Late registration after 10/12 - $35 with shirt, $30 without a shirt.
Race Day - $40 with shirt, $35 without a shirt.
Shirt sizes and availability only guaranteed if registered by Oct. 10th
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
Early packet pick-up will be available at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. from October 23th and 24th from 10:00AM - 5PM.
RACE DAY
On site packet pick-up opens at 6:30 a.m.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Online registration will remain open until the start of each race. Participants wanting to register on race day should do so at home before heading to the race site.
Each participants start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line.
Participants in the Half Marathon must start between 8:00AM to 8:05AM.
Participants in the 5K must start between 8:10AM to 8:15AM.
Runners failing to start within the assigned starting times for each race will be assigned the gun time for the start of their race and are subject to disqualification.
As participants finish, they will receive a text message and/or email with their finishing time. A list of overall finishing times for all competitors will be continually updated at www.thtiming.com while the race is in progress.
There is a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit for the half marathon. All runner support will conclude at 11:30AM
RACE FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Certified Half Marathon Racecourse (5K is not certified)
* Custom race shirt
* Custom Finishers medals
* Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
* Live results via text and email messaging
* All turns will have directional signs
* No processing fee for online signup
AWARDS:
Overall & Age Group Awards
Half Marathon - Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female (40 and over), and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.
5K - Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters Male and Female (40 and over) and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.
Finishers in both races will qualify for Race the Region Series points.
Race Course:
The race will start and end at Dogwood Park and will be primarily on the Duneland bike trail. Half Marathon certification #IN20016TDK
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
HALF MARATHON: Early registration before 10/12 - $45 with race shirt, $40 without a shirt.
Late registration after 10/12 - $50 with shirt, $45 without a shirt.
Race Day - $55 with race shirt, $50 without a shirt.
5K: Early registration before 10/12 - $30 with race shirt, $25 without a shirt.
Late registration after 10/12 - $35 with shirt, $30 without a shirt.
Race Day - $40 with shirt, $35 without a shirt.
Shirt sizes and availability only guaranteed if registered by Oct. 10th
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
Early packet pick-up will be available at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. from October 23th and 24th from 10:00AM - 5PM.
RACE DAY
On site packet pick-up opens at 6:30 a.m.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Online registration will remain open until the start of each race. Participants wanting to register on race day should do so at home before heading to the race site.
Each participants start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line.
Participants in the Half Marathon must start between 8:00AM to 8:05AM.
Participants in the 5K must start between 8:10AM to 8:15AM.
Runners failing to start within the assigned starting times for each race will be assigned the gun time for the start of their race and are subject to disqualification.
As participants finish, they will receive a text message and/or email with their finishing time. A list of overall finishing times for all competitors will be continually updated at www.thtiming.com while the race is in progress.
There is a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit for the half marathon. All runner support will conclude at 11:30AM
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