Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
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, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Merrillville, IN
Population
36,343
as of 2023
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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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run?
- Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run is a running race held in Merrillville, Indiana on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Merrillville, Indiana at 2305 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Calumet Park Light the Darkness 5K run
Sep 19, 2026