MS Warrior Dash 5K: Portage, Indiana

We are honored to invite to you the Fifth Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K at the lovely Imagination Glen - West Park in Portage, Indiana on Saturday June 13th 2025.

All proceeds benefit MS Run the US, a nonprofit providing vital direct equipment donations to those living with MS. Will you help us to fight MS one mile at a time? Read more about MS Run the US. Our very own Race Director Stephanie Crook ran 143 miles in 5 days in July of 2022 as one of 19 Segment runners traversing the entire US. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue her fundraising and advocacy efforts through the MS Warrior Dash Race Series. 

Register Today and join us on Saturday June 13rd 2026!

• PLEASE NOTE: Registration prices will increase as we approach race day. Signup early to lock in your discounted price!
• 5K Race: Official Race Start and Open Start Line at 8:00am. 
• Open Start Line allows participants to start when they feel comfortable and safe! We kindly ask competitive runners to start on 'gun' time at 8:00am. We expect to leave the Start Line open until 8:15am.
• Professional Chip Timing by Timer Mike @ Ronin Race Timing who also happens to be a Segment runner from 2022 and experienced race timer.

Race Day Schedule:

• Packet Pickup and Registration opens at 7:00am 
• We anticipate having early packet pickup Friday afternoon. Details upcoming. 
• 5K Start: 8:00am
• Awards OnDemand: for those who need to be on their way! Pickup your award at anytime after you finish. 
• Overall Awards Announcement ~ 8:45
• Spend the morning with the community after the race. We have a few surprises lined up for attendees!

For those Living With MS:

• We would be honored to have you at the event and will happily work to make the event as accessible and accommodating as we can.
• We will be updating this page with detailed information in the coming days.

Calumet Region Striders 2026 Gold Cup and Elite Series:

• We are thrilled to be a 2026 Gold Cup race with the Calumet Region Striders
• Age Groups and Awards
  • Overall Male/Female winners
  • Overall Male/Female Masters (40+) winners
  • Top 3 M/F Athena (170 lbs.+) and Clydesdale (210 lbs.+)
  • Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 8 & under, 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, 75-80, 80+ 

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5th Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K

Saturday June 13th 2025 - Portage, Indiana 

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We cordially invite you to participate as a Sponsor of the 5th annual MS Warrior Dash 5K Run/Walk for MS Run the US. 

Each year the MS Warrior Dash is held to raise awareness about this debilitating disease affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide while raising funds for MS Run the US, a not for profit organization that purchases wheelchairs, ramps, and the like for disabled MS patients in need. Please consider making an impact with sponsorship*:

Platinum Tier

• $500 USD
• Large Company Logo placed at the top of race t-shirts
• Large Company Logo at Start/Finish
• Recognition on all race advertisements & at race 
• 2 complimentary race entries

Gold Tier

• $250 USD
• Company Logo placed at the top of race t-shirts
• Company Logo at Start/Finish
• Recognition on all race advertisements & at race 
• 1 complimentary race entries

Silver Tier

• $100 USD
• Company Name on back of race t-shirts
• Recognition on Race Facebook Page

We are proud to say the MS Warrior Dash 5K Run/Walk is carried out by a fully volunteer based staff enabling 100% of profit to go directly to aiding those living with disability from multiple sclerosis. Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant. 

Additional Sponsorship packages are available through donation of raffle prizes and/or other dollar amounts. Please email fightingms.2022@gmail.com for more information.

The MS Warrior Dash is proud to be a returning Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup and Elite Series Race in 2026

MS Warrior Dash 5K 2026:

- Out and back on the paved Iron Horse Heritage Trail

- We do not currently anticipate changes from the 2025 course seen below:

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5th Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K

Saturday June 13th 2025 - Portage, Indiana 

♥♥♥♥♥♥

We cordially invite you to participate as a Sponsor of the 5th annual MS Warrior Dash 5K Run/Walk for MS Run the US. 

Each year the MS Warrior Dash is held to raise awareness about this debilitating disease affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide while raising funds for MS Run the US, a not for profit organization that purchases wheelchairs, ramps, and the like for disabled MS patients in need. Please consider making an impact with sponsorship*:

Platinum Tier

• $500 USD
• Large Company Logo placed at the top of race t-shirts
• Large Company Logo at Start/Finish
• Recognition on all race advertisements & at race 
• 2 complimentary race entries

Gold Tier

• $250 USD
• Company Logo placed at the top of race t-shirts
• Company Logo at Start/Finish
• Recognition on all race advertisements & at race 
• 1 complimentary race entries

Silver Tier

• $100 USD
• Company Name on back of race t-shirts
• Recognition on Race Facebook Page

We are proud to say the MS Warrior Dash 5K Run/Walk is carried out by a fully volunteer based staff enabling 100% of profit to go directly to aiding those living with disability from multiple sclerosis. Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant. 

Additional Sponsorship packages are available through donation of raffle prizes and/or other dollar amounts. Please email fightingms.2022@gmail.com for more information.

The MS Warrior Dash is proud to be a returning Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup and Elite Series Race in 2026