Race the Sunset 5k
Race the Sunset 5k is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Chesterton, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is event #9 in the Race the Region Racing Series.
Join us for a new challenge this September. In addition to competing for overall and age group awards, participants will be racing to beat the sunset. All finishers will receive a finisher medal, but those finishing before the sun sets will receive a special finisher medal to commemorate the achievement.
6:20PM - 5K Run Starts
7:20PM - Awards
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE DAY UNTIL 6:10 PM.
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available September 18th and 19th from 10AM - 6PM, and September 20th from Noon - 3PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Onsite packet pick up will be available on race day beginning at 5PM
There is a fee to enter the Park. Prior to the race, participants can show either their bib number (if they pick up their packet early) or a copy of thier registration confirmation at the gate to enter without paying.
Race starts at 6:20PM Participants must start before 6:30PM. Anyone starting after 6:30PM will be assigned a the gun time for their start and will be subject to disqualification.
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE” race features include:
Awards
Top Overall: Male and Female.
Top Masters (age 40 and over): Male and Female.
Top 3 in 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
Custom Finishers Medals for all participants (those who finish before the sunsets will receive a special finisher medal)
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
Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by August 31st.
Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.
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
73°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
33%
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
City 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 Race the Sunset 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- Race the Sunset 5k
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Race the Sunset 5k
Sep 20, 2026