Festivus 5K Run
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:10AM EST
- Location Chesterton, Indiana
- Price $10.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Festivus 5K Run, taking place on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, in the charming town of Chesterton, Porter. This exciting event is the 12th race in the popular Race the Region Series, hosted at Running Vines Winery, located at 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304. Participants can look forward to a fantastic racing experience, complete with custom finishers medals and certificates, chip timing for accurate results, and live updates sent directly to your phone or email.
The Festivus 5K offers an inclusive atmosphere with awards for top overall and age group finishers, including unique miniature Festivus poles for the top male and female runners. With age categories ranging from 10 & Under to 75 and up, there's a competitive spirit for everyone! Don’t forget to pick up your race packet in advance on December 12th or 13th at Extra Mile Fitness Company and arrive early on race day, as registration opens at 7:00 AM. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer as you race through the scenic routes of Chesterton!
The Festivus 5K offers an inclusive atmosphere with awards for top overall and age group finishers, including unique miniature Festivus poles for the top male and female runners. With age categories ranging from 10 & Under to 75 and up, there's a competitive spirit for everyone! Don’t forget to pick up your race packet in advance on December 12th or 13th at Extra Mile Fitness Company and arrive early on race day, as registration opens at 7:00 AM. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer as you race through the scenic routes of 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.
Each participants start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. Participants must start before 8:35AM. Anyone starting after 8:35AM will be assigned the gun time as thier starting time and will be subjet 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.
Each participants start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. Participants must start before 8:35AM. Anyone starting after 8:35AM will be assigned the gun time as thier starting time and will be subjet 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.
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. Race Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$30.00
-
1K Mile Kids Dash
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:10AM EST)
$10.00
OPENS JUL 25This is an untimed, non-competitive fun run for kids. All finishers will receive a santa hat at the finish.
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