Duneland Half Marathon and 5K

Duneland Half Marathon and 5K

Sun October 25, 2026

Chesterton, IN 46304 US

This will be Race #10 in the Race the Region series.

Race Features:

• 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 for both Half Marathon and 5K.

Race Course:

The race will start and end at Dogwood Park and will be primarily on the Duneland bike trail. Half Marathon certification #IN20016TDK.

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 23rd and 24th from 10:00 AM - 5 PM.

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.

Start Times:
Half Marathon: 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
5K: 8:10 AM - 8:15 AM

There is a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit for the half marathon. All runner support will conclude at 11:30 AM.