26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K
When is 26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K?
26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Chesterton, IN.
What distances does 26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K offer?
26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K offers 3 events: 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run, 5K Run, 5K Non Competitive Fitness Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run | 0.5 mi | $12.00 | Register |
| 5K Run | 3.1 mi | $26.00 | Register |
| 5K Non Competitive Fitness Walk | 3.1 mi | $26.00 | Register |
How much does 26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K cost?
Registration for 26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K starts at $12.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K held?
26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K is held in Chesterton, IN at Indiana Dunes State Park.
About 26th Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K
DESCRIPTION
Please join us for the 26th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K benefiting St. Patrick School in Chesterton. The course uses paved roads and winds through the scenic Indiana Dunes State Park. Park admission is waived for participants. Student discount available. Race Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after February 23rd.
NEW FOR 2026! FINISHER MEDALS!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00am – Race Day Packet Pick-up
8:30am – Kids Fun Run
9:00am – Competitive 5k Run
9:01am – Non-Competitive 5k Walk
PACKET PICKUP
We encourage participants to utilize early packet pickup if possible, to avoid race-day lines.
Early Packet Pickup
- Thursday, March 12 - 10am-5:30pm - Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
- Friday, March 13 - 3:30pm-7PM Val's Pizza,112 S 11th St, Chesterton
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, March 14 – 7:00am at the Indiana Dunes State Park City West Shelter. Online registration will close at 8:55am.
AWARDS
5K awards will be given as follows:
· Overall Male & Female winner
· Overall Masters (40+) Male & Female winner
· Kids age group awards, 0-18 years, 1st-6th place*
· Adult age group awards, 1st-3rd place*
· Clydesdale (210+ lbs)/Athena (170+ lbs), 1st-3rd
· Kids Fun Run - all participants will receive a finisher prize
NEW THIS YEAR....... ALL 5K FINSIHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL!
*Age Groups are top male & top female runners in each age group: 0-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+
Awards will be available on-site after the race during the postrace ceremony. After race day, awards will be available for 14 days at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso during regular business hours.
MORE INFORMATION
Facebook - www.facebook.com/runninwiththeirish
St. Patrick’s School - https://www.stpatsparish.org/our-school/
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