Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
This will be Race #10 in the Race the Region series
Race features include:
- 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
Half Marathon - Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female (40 and over), and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.
5K - Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters Male and Female (40 and over) and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.
Finishers in both races will qualify for Race the Region Series points.
Race Course:
The race will start and end at Dogwood Park and will be primarily on the Duneland bike trail. Half Marathon certification #IN20016TDK
Race 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 23th and 24th from 10:00AM - 5PM.
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.
Each participant’s start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line.
Participants in the Half Marathon must start between 8:00AM to 8:05AM.
Participants in the 5K must start between 8:10AM to 8:15AM.
Runners failing to start within the assigned starting times for each race will be assigned the gun time for the start of their race and are subject to disqualification.
As participants finish, they will receive a text message and/or email with their finishing time. A list of overall finishing times for all competitors will be continually updated at www.thtiming.com while the race is in progress.
There is a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit for the half marathon. All runner support will conclude at 11:30AM
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
58°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indiana Dunes Nl, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chesterton, IN
Population
14,326
as of 2023
Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
MGC
Michigan City Municipal Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Duneland Half Marathon and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Duneland Half Marathon and 5K?
- Duneland Half Marathon and 5K is a running race held in Chesterton, Indiana on October 25, 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 Duneland Half Marathon and 5K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Chesterton, Indiana at 1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Duneland Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
Oct 25, 2026