Festivus 5K Run
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN
- Distance
- 5K Run · 1K mile Kids Dash
From the Organizer
Race the Region’s FESTIVUS 5K (The 12th race in the Race the Region Series)
Hosted by Race the Region
Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE”.
- Custom Finishers Medal
- Custom Finishers Certificate
- 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
Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards. Miniature Festivus Poles will be awarded to: – Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 10 & 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
ADVANCED PACKET PICK-UP and REGISTRATION
Friday, December 11th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN.
RACE DAY
Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304.
Participants must be registered before November 17th to guarantee shirt sizes and availability.
The kid's fun run is non-competitive.
For each participant in the 5K, their start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. Participants must start within 5 minutes of the official start of the race. Anyone starting after that will be assigned the gun time as their starting time and will be 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.
Awards will be presented starting at 9:30 AM or immediately after the last finisher.
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
38°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
39%
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 Festivus 5K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Chesterton, IN
Chesterton Extra Mile Youth Running Camp
Youth
Less than a mile away
Portage Extra Mile Youth Running Camp
Youth
7 miles away
MS Warrior Dash 5K: Portage, Indiana - (Race cancelled in 2026): Picnic details below.
5K
7 miles away
Necktie 5K Walk & Run
5K
6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Festivus 5K Run?
- Festivus 5K Run is a running race held in Chesterton, Indiana on December 13, 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 Festivus 5K Run?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Chesterton, Indiana at 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Festivus 5K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Festivus 5K Run
Dec 13, 2026