Festivus 5K Run 2026 — Chesterton, IN

Date
December 13, 2026
Location
Chesterton, IN
Venue
101 Broadway
Start Time
8:10 AM
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run, 1K mile Kids Dash
Includes
Race Shirt | T-Shirt
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Festivus 5K Run is a running event held in Chesterton, Indiana on December 13, 2026, offering 1-mile and 1-kilometer distances. The race starts at 8:10 AM from the venue at 101 Broadway. Entry fees range from $10 to $40 depending on registration timing and options. If you're traveling to compete in either distance, you'll want accommodation near downtown Chesterton to minimize travel time on race morning. The early start time means planning your pre-race meal and warm-up accordingly, so a hotel within walking or short driving distance of the Broadway venue would streamline your preparation.

From the Race 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.

Course & Travel Notes

Sunrise on December 13, 2026 occurs at 7:06 AM, about an hour before the 8:10 AM start time in Chesterton, Indiana. Expect typical December weather with highs around 37°F and lows near 24°F, with rain on roughly 38% of days in this period. The venue sits at 653 feet elevation. Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) is the nearest air option, located 11.1 miles from the race site.

⛰️ 653 ft elevation☀️ Typically 37°F / 24°F · 38% chance of rain✈️ Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Festivus 5K Run 2026 — Chesterton, IN?

Festivus 5K Run 2026 — Chesterton, IN takes place on December 13, 2026. The race is held in Chesterton, Indiana.

Where is Festivus 5K Run 2026 — Chesterton, IN held?

Festivus 5K Run 2026 — Chesterton, IN is held at 101 Broadway in Chesterton, Indiana.

Where can I find hotels near Festivus 5K Run 2026 — Chesterton, IN?

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