Festivus 5K Run
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 8:10AM EST
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $10.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for the Festivus 5K Run on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the charming town of Chesterton, Indiana! This exciting event, hosted at the Running Vines Winery, promises a fantastic racing experience as part of the Race the Region Series. Runners of all ages can participate in this 5K race, which features custom finishers medals and certificates, chip timing for precise results, and live updates sent directly to your phone or email.
The race will showcase unique awards, including miniature Festivus poles for top finishers in various age groups and categories. Be sure to arrive early for packet pick-up on December 12th and 13th, or on race day starting at 7:00 a.m. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Festivus 5K is an event you won't want to miss! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Chesterton.
The race will showcase unique awards, including miniature Festivus poles for top finishers in various age groups and categories. Be sure to arrive early for packet pick-up on December 12th and 13th, or on race day starting at 7:00 a.m. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Festivus 5K is an event you won't want to miss! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Chesterton.
Organiser's Description
Race the Regions FESTIVUS 5K (The 12th race in the Race the Region Series)
Hosted by Race the Region
Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE.
* Custom Finishers Medal
* Custom Finishers Certificate
* 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
CUSTOM UNIQUE OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS. MINIATURE FESTIVUS POLES WILL BE AWARDED TO: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & 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
ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
December 12th & 13th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN.
RACE DAY
Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304.
Participants must be registered before November 17th to guarantee shirt sizes and availability.
The kid's fun run is non-competitive.
For each participant in the 5K, their start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. Participants must start within 5 minutes of the official start of the race. Anyone starting after that will be assigned the gun time as their starting time and will be 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.
Awards will be presented starting at 9:30 AM or immediately after the last finisher.
Hosted by Race the Region
Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE.
* Custom Finishers Medal
* Custom Finishers Certificate
* 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
CUSTOM UNIQUE OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS. MINIATURE FESTIVUS POLES WILL BE AWARDED TO: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & 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
ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
December 12th & 13th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN.
RACE DAY
Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304.
Participants must be registered before November 17th to guarantee shirt sizes and availability.
The kid's fun run is non-competitive.
For each participant in the 5K, their start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. Participants must start within 5 minutes of the official start of the race. Anyone starting after that will be assigned the gun time as their starting time and will be 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.
Awards will be presented starting at 9:30 AM or immediately after the last finisher.
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