Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Merrillville, IN, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
CALUMET PARK CEMETERY'S
9th Annual 5K Walk/Run
2305 West 73rd Avenue (corner of 73rd and Taft)
Merrillville, IN. 46410
WALK/RUN FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Check in at 7:00 a.m.
Event starting time at 8:00 a.m.
Pre-registration fee - $25
Race Day registration fee - $30
Awards:
Awards will be presented to the top overall male, top overall female, top male 40 and over, top female 40 and over, and the top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age categories: 8 and 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, 75-79, 80+. Awards will also be presented to the top Clydesdale (Men 210 LBS and over) and top Athena (Women 170 LBS and over) for those participants that choose to participate in this category. Those who choose to participate in the Clydesdale/Athena category are not elIgible for overall and age group awards.
Guest Speaker: TBD
Go to www.runsignup.com to register or call 219-769-8803 for info.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lowell, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Merrillville, IN
Population
36,343
as of 2023
City Elevation
671 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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59
Days to train
- Race
- Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
Sep 19, 2026