Race to the Sunset 5k

Race to the Sunset 5k

Sun September 20, 2026

Chesterton, IN 46304 US

This is event #9 in the Race the Region Racing Series. Join us for a new challenge this September. In addition to competing for overall and age group awards, participants will be racing to beat the sunset. All finishers will receive a finisher medal, but those finishing before the sun sets will receive a special finisher medal to commemorate the achievement.

6:20PM - 5K Run Starts

7:20PM - Awards

Awards and post-race activities will be hosted at Dunes Pavilion Roof Top Restaurant and Bar. In addition to our usual post-race snacks, food and beverages will be available for purchase on the Roof Top.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE DAY UNTIL 6:10 PM.

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available September 18th and 19th from 10AM - 6PM, and September 20th from Noon - 3PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. Onsite packet pick up will be available on race day beginning at 5PM.

Race starts at 6:20PM. Participants must start before 6:30PM. Anyone starting after 6:30PM will be assigned a the gun time for their start and will be subject to disqualification.

Race Features:

• Custom Finishers Medals for all participants (those who finish before the sunsets will receive a special finisher medal)
• 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 August 31st.

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.