Father's Day 5K & 10K
- Date Sun 21st June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Father's Day in a unique and active way at the Father's Day 5K & 10K, taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Chesterton, Indiana. This exciting event will be held at the Imagination Glen East Soccer Fields, along the scenic Iron Horse Heritage Trail, providing a beautiful backdrop for runners of all skill levels. Whether you choose the 5K run/walk or the more challenging 10K, both races promise a fun-filled atmosphere as part of Race the Region Racing Series.
Participants can look forward to a flat and fast course, ideal for setting personal records. Award categories include Overall and Age Group awards, ensuring recognition for both the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age groups. With online registration open until race morning, there's no excuse to miss out on this fantastic day of fitness and family. Join us for a memorable Father's Day that combines running, community spirit, and celebration!
Participants can look forward to a flat and fast course, ideal for setting personal records. Award categories include Overall and Age Group awards, ensuring recognition for both the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age groups. With online registration open until race morning, there's no excuse to miss out on this fantastic day of fitness and family. Join us for a memorable Father's Day that combines running, community spirit, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
Father's Day 5K & 10K
Imagination Glen East Soccer Fields, Iron Horse Heritage Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304
This is event #6 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RaceTheRegion]
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED FOR BOTH THE 5K AND 10K RUNS. BOTH RACES QUALIFY FOR RACE THE REGION SERIES POINTS Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 & 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
Race Course:
The course is relatively flat and will be on the paved bike trail.
Registration and packet pick up:
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE MORNING UNTIL 7:30 AM.
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available Friday, June 19th from 11 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, June 20th from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Onsite packet pick up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30 AM
10K Run starts at 7:30AM
5K Run/walk starts at 7:45AM
Participants must start with 5 minutes of the official start of each race. Participants failing to cross the starting line at the appropriate time may result in disqualification.
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE race features include:
* Custom Finishers Award
* 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
Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by June 10th.
Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.
Imagination Glen East Soccer Fields, Iron Horse Heritage Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304
This is event #6 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RaceTheRegion]
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED FOR BOTH THE 5K AND 10K RUNS. BOTH RACES QUALIFY FOR RACE THE REGION SERIES POINTS Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 & 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
Race Course:
The course is relatively flat and will be on the paved bike trail.
Registration and packet pick up:
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE MORNING UNTIL 7:30 AM.
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available Friday, June 19th from 11 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, June 20th from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Onsite packet pick up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30 AM
10K Run starts at 7:30AM
5K Run/walk starts at 7:45AM
Participants must start with 5 minutes of the official start of each race. Participants failing to cross the starting line at the appropriate time may result in disqualification.
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE race features include:
* Custom Finishers Award
* 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
Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by June 10th.
Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.
Races
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
N State Rd 149, Imagination Glen East Soccer Fields, Iron Horse Heritage Trail, Chesterton, 46304, IN, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Father's Day 5K & 10K
